Origin Live Tonearms

I’m just a simple guy with a simple LP 12. I’ve never used a mono cart. What I can tell you is, I had a Rega and it was “ok”. I just got my OL silver and the improvement is striking. I don’t know what deck you are using so I can’t tell you the difference in resolution you would experience between the two but in my opinion, if money is no object, go big. Can’t hurt.  If it is an object, don’t overthink it. Get the silver.
 

There are a ton of opinions on these forums and passions run high. I run audio stuff I’ve read online by my trusted audio savant because of his vast knowledge and because he’s been doing this most of his life. He runs a bespoke audio showroom along with his father.  Previously he tuned my LP 12 to perfection. Half the stuff I ask that I’ve seen online, he shoots down as nonsensical providing technical explanations. This guy flys around the world setting up $100k+ systems for wealthy clients. He said that my silver is a good arm. He knows my budget and has always been a straight shooter. I kind of trust him. Don’t let the online white noise create confusion. Don’t obsess.  Follow your heart. Enjoy the music 

Perhaps the Zephyr would be the better choice. Today it may only be used for mono recordings. A year from now, perhaps the tonearm will be used for Stereo recordings. Things change.....

@mycarnival789 Sure I'm going to follow my heart or even more so, my wallet. I'm using a modified Thorens TD 160. It's essentially a TD 160 Super with the work I've put into it. So it's similar to your Linn but without the advantage of a decent Linn tonearm.

@wturkey Currently, I'm pretty set on it staying a mono table but you're possibly correct in that I'll eventually want to mount a stereo cartridge. I'd like for someone to actually insist that the Zephyr sounds better than the Silver ( if it's true) but I've only read that they sound the same, which of course is the impetus for this post.

@noromance Actually didn't know how right you were. However, I've decided to wait until I can afford the Encounter. I believe I'd be much happier with that arm than either the Silver or the Zephyr. Also, I just upgraded my renderer/streamer so I need time to absorb the financial impact. Thanks!

I have become familiar with the Encounter and the Illustrious, through being demonstrated them in use on another's owned system.

I have only heard them in use with a Sumiko Pearwood Cart', but can assure you, there is a very good presentation from this match, one that I class as very engaging and with lots of attraction.