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Origin Live Calypso Turntable – tonearm and cartridge not included
Review Comments on this remarkable turntable.
The Aurora Gold turntable has been renamed to the Calypso
Price New: 1,400
Sonically speaking, the Calypso and Encounter were truly addictive. I pretty much lost interest in listening to my digital front end. I marveled at just how much music was locked in a humble LP groove.
Audio Ideas
The musical and sonic resolution of the OL pair results in a deep aesthetic reaction to music, the most satisfactory and consistent Ive yet experienced. A Most Wanted Component of the Year? Yes.
Stereo Times
Pace is second to none along with precision and an extremely believable sound stage. Even with the least expensive pick up arm, this turntable projects an image that at times is frighteningly realistic.
Hi-Fi World
For out-and-out performance, this deck is hard to beat and is certainly capable of outperforming decks costing many times it’s price. The Calypso MK3 is simply without peer. Its strengths lie in the superb transparency, dynamics, and tangible soundstaging. Also, being neutral and system-friendly, it suits most applications very well.The Calypso improves on lower decks in the Origin Live range thanks to its significantly upgraded motor supply, improved isolation of the main bearing and high mass solid metal inertia disc to damp plinth vibration.
The elegant simplicity of Calypso sculpted curves, along with its deep polished finish and top quality machine parts make it a highly attractive design.
Technical Features
– Heavy inertia disc for mounting the subchassis reduces vertical modes of vibration
– Inertia disc pods resist rotational forces due to ground and airborne vibration
– Ultra control circuit using higher grade components for improved performance
Power Supply
Calypso features a load-compensating regulated power supply which is stable across a wide range of operating temperatures. Speed control is easily switched electronically between 33 and 45rpm.
Setting Up
Thanks to its unique design, theres nothing to go out-of-tune. A non-suspended design, it is simple to set up for years of fuss-free performance. VTA arm adjustment is convenient, with open access to the underside of the armboard
The deck is in mint condition. Origin Live have checked it over thoroughly and offer a 2 year warranty from auction date.
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