Conqueror vs Illustrious
The Illustrious's effective mass is 12.7 g against the Conqueror's 18.9 g, its effective length 239 mm against 240 mm, and its weight 0.85 kg (2 lbs) against 1 kg (2 lbs).
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The Origin Live Conqueror Tone Arm is a premium, high-resolution tonearm designed for audiophiles seeking exceptional sound quality and musicality. It features a hybrid arm tube composed of five materials for superb energy dissipation, ultra-low friction dual-pivot bearings optimized for treble performance, and floating vertical bearings that decouple the armtube from the deck to reduce coloration. The headshell is made from high-strength aircraft alloy for increased dynamics. The arm includes integral VTA adjustment and fits all Rega armboard cutouts, with an SME style mounting adapter available separately. It comes standard with an integral high-grade copper litz wire cryogenically treated cable, with an optional external silver Hybrid arm DIN type cable. The Conqueror is praised for its natural, smooth, and highly transparent sound, delivering powerful bass, natural vocals, and holographic stereo imaging. It is considered a 'fit and forget' product that performs superbly across a wide range of music and system setups.
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The Illustrious's effective mass is 12.7 g against the Conqueror's 18.9 g, its effective length 239 mm against 240 mm, and its weight 0.85 kg (2 lbs) against 1 kg (2 lbs).
The Musiko's effective mass is 12 g against the Conqueror's 18.9 g, its effective length 237 mm against 240 mm, and its weight 1.1 kg (2 lbs) against 1 kg (2 lbs).
The Tracer's effective mass is 10 g against the Conqueror's 18.9 g, its effective length 239.12 mm against 240 mm, and its weight 0.35 kg (1 lbs) against 1 kg (2 lbs).
The Stogi's effective mass is 12 g against the Conqueror's 18.9 g, its effective length 229 mm against 240 mm, and its weight 0.87 kg (2 lbs) against 1 kg (2 lbs).
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