Origin live Aurora MKII, User Manual

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I N T R O D U C T I O N

Read Carefully

- Congratulations and thankyour for 

choosing an Origin Live turntable. You now have one of the 
finest sounding turntables available – not only will it provide 
an extraordinary level of performance but also reliability and 
low maintenance. These instructions cover all decks listed on 
the front cover, so photos and diagrams are for illustration 
only. Specific instructions for a particular deck are always 
included.

Critical performance factors

 should be noted as follows:

Adjustable feet to be clear of plinth
Belt tension as it affects speed
Arm fastening tightness (read carefully as it depends on the 
arm)

The portions of the instructions printed in 

grey

 are optional 

reading that provide additional information if required. It is 
critical that the remainder of the instructions are read fully 
to achieve full potential performance. Underlined text is 
especially important. 

Although the instructions are written for owners with no 
previous experience of turntables, there are aspects of the deck 
that run contrary to expections, so experts should note that 
before altering anything it is important to have fully read the 
“non greyed” instructions or degradation will result.

An Origin Live turntable is simple to set up. If you have a 
problem, please refer to the instructions - failing this, you 
should speak to your dealer or refer to technical support 
on  the Origin Live web site 

www.originlive.com 

- See top 

navigation bar “dealers & information” then “technical 
support” from the drop down list.

The deck can take approximately 20 minutes to set up 
depending on your expertise. It can then be played and 
later on the speed can finally be set with absolute accuracy. 
As explained later this is because the electronics initially 
experience speed drift (if they have not been run in) and may 
need at least a day to run in properly.

We wish you an enjoyable time with your Origin Live 
turntable.

P A R T S   L I S T

Check that all parts are present.

 

Plinth & Sub-chassis

 - including 1 cable clip 

with  nut & bolt.

 

Turntable bags

o 

Threaded  VTA  adjuster  (not  for 
Resolution or Sovereign )

o 

Cork washer for arm

o 

4mm thick spacer for 3 point mounting 
on Aurora & Calypso only

o 

Oil bottle

o 

screwdriver

o 

2.5mm & 3mm allen key for arm clip

o 

2 p 1 steel foot (Sovereign only)

 

Platter   (+ upgrade plattter mat for Resolution 
& Sovereign only)    

 

(Sovereign only)  Sub-platter

 

1 Belt

 

Motor pod

 

 Standard or  



 upgrade transformer for 230 volt 

or 110 volt mains supply

 

Arm (optional)

 

Turntable instructions & Strobe card

A V O I D   S C R A T C H I N G   T H E  
H I G H   G R A D E   F I N I S H

To clean the surface use a soft lint free cloth 
such as a duster – do not use tissue paper or 
kitchen towel as these are mildly abrasive.

P R E P A R A T O R Y   N O T E S

Your pre-assembled deck is illustrated in the adjacent 
diagram. It is not necessary or advisable to dismantle the 
deck.

You might make the mistake of  thinking that the sub-
chassis is loose but in fact it is designed with freedom to 
rotate very slightly from side to side but not “rock” up and 
down much. 

AURORA & SOVEREIGN ONLY - Note the anti-rotate 
stud is replaced by a bolt which is factory fitted to the sub-
chassis. This should not be tampered with – it does not 
bolt to the plinth as it’s only function is to stop the sub-
chassis rotating.

ALL OTHER DECKS -  Note “the anti-rotate studs” 
protrude either side of the inertia disc and locate in the 
sub-chassis and plinth to prevent rotation.

DECK PRIOR TO INSERTING PLATTER