ACT 1 vs Origin Live Encounter Mk3c
The Encounter Mk3c's effective mass is 12.5 g against the ACT 1's 9 g, its effective length 239 mm against 235 mm, and its weight 0.5 kg (1 lbs) against 0.34 kg (1 lbs).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,800
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About the ACT 1
The Wilson Benesch A.C.T. One tonearm was the company's original hyperbolic carbon-fibre composite tonearm, featuring a curved, one-piece carbon-fibre arm tube and integrated headshell derived from their Advanced Composite Technology program. It employed a highly precise bearing assembly designed for extremely low friction and long-term stability, along with carefully controlled effective mass to suit a wide range of cartridges. The arm geometry followed a nominal effective length of about 235mm with 18mm overhang, similar to later A.C.T. derivatives. Internal wiring used high-quality silk-covered Litz wire with star-quad external cabling for low resistance and low capacitance signal transmission. The carbon-fibre structure was engineered to be very stiff and well damped, minimising resonances and sensitivity to temperature variation, which contributed to its reputation for consistent, high-resolution sound quality.
Specifications
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 235 mm
- Effective Mass
- 9 g
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 0.34 kg (1 lbs)
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