Silver vs Encounter Mk3c
The Encounter Mk3c's effective mass is 12.5 g against the Silver's 12 g and its effective length 239 mm against 240 mm.
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The Origin Live Silver is a high-performance tonearm first launched in 2002 and positioned as a major step up from the Onyx in the company’s range. Origin Live describes it as a highly musical all-rounder with strong dynamics, separation, transparency, and bass weight, aided by a more sophisticated arm-tube design and higher-grade external cable. It has been widely praised in reviews and is sold in several lengths and mount options, including standard, Rega, Linn, and 12-inch variants.
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The Encounter Mk3c's effective mass is 12.5 g against the Silver's 12 g and its effective length 239 mm against 240 mm.
The Onyx Mk5 matches the Silver on effective mass (12 g) and effective length (240 mm).
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