The Aurora MK2 turntable follows in the steps of its high performance MK1 predecessor but with improved looks and further increased performance.Derived in many ways from Origin Live’s award winning Aurora Gold - it brings unrivalled performance at this price & well above it. The Aurora MK2 will comfortably outperform many more expensive decs even when fitted with inexpensive tone arms and cartridges. Investing that little bit extra in the turntable almost always results in a considerable overall saving.

The strengths of the Aurora MK2 lie in its superb transparency, coupled with tangible sound staging and imaging. It is very neutral and will suit most systems exceptionally well. You can expect this turntable to give you many years of listening pleasure.

The Aurora also comes in a dual armboard version. Please see the options tab for more info.

£845

Features & Specification

Superb Styling & Looks
The record player is sculpted in stylish curved profiles that will look at home in most surroundings. There is a choice of mirror finish black, clear acrylic, frosted or white finish.
Dimensions & Weight
450mm wide, 380mm deep, 130mm height. Weight 10.5kg
High Grade Parts
Platter made of propritery material. Very high precision bearing running on special oil film. Highly rigid sub-chassis exibiting low resonance due to its unique, centre point support arrangement. Ironless DC motor design with no 'cogging' effect.
Record Player Power Supply
The regulated power supply of this motor is load compensating as well as being stable across a wide range of temperatures. Speed control is easily electronically switched between 33rpm and 45 rpm (78rpm is also available on request). Setting up - There is nothing to go "out of tune" on the Aurora record player. The record player is a non suspended design so the centre loading means that the deck is simple to set up and fuss free. VTA arm adjustment is provided for the Rega and Origin Live arms, which makes setting the arm height much easier.

Options

Dual Armboard

The deck can be ordered with a dual armboard. Click the image to view a larger version.

All prices quoted in GBP	UK Retail	Export Retail
Dual Armboard Aurora	1075	895.83

12" Arm Chassis

	UK Retail	Export Retail
Aurora with 12" Arm Chassis	1150	958.33
12" Arm Chassis for Aurora (Individual)	295	245.83

Upgrade Transformer

	UK Retail	Export Retail
Upgrade Transformer with decks	185	154.17
Upgrade Transformer alone	199	165.83

Upgrade Platter Mat

Origin Live special upgrade platter mat - a highly cost effective addition to add further transparency, depth and dynamics. Please specify your deck in the shop notes when you purchase this mat

	UK Retail	Export Retail
Platter Mat	39.95	33.33

Heavyweight Platter

This option is a special combination of materials, designed to increase mass without incurring the penalty of increased energy storage and slow resonant decay. These are well known problems identified in most high mass platters. However the heavyweight platter uses a unique combination of laminated materials and sandwich construction to dissipate energy quickly and effectively. To produce such a platter is not easy. It is effectively like manufacturing 5 platters which must be free from accumalated distortion. Benefits are immediately obvious in deeper more powerfull bass, increased dynamics throughout the frequency spectrum and a greater sense of solidity / realism.

	UK Retail	Export Retail
Heavyweight platter exchange	510	425

Finish

Mirror finish black is the standard plinth finish however we offer clear, frosted and polished white as other options.

	UK Retail	Export Retail
Frosted Finish	155	129.17
Clear Finish	155	129.17
Polished White Finish	155	129.17

Turntable oil

Origin Live turntable oil is probably THE best oil available for turntables. Our quest to design the perfect bearing has meant trying literaly hundreds of oils and additives over the last 20 years.
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	UK Retail	Export Retail
Turntable oil	12.00	9.60

Different Arm Fitting

The deck can accomodate most arms by simply changing the sub-chassis plate. Subchassis plates are available for SME, Linn, Graham, Hadcock arms for an additional £100 as these are specials - All Roksan arms can be fitted using an adaptor at £25. Arms not listed in the above can be quoted individualy.

Reviews

"Swish looks; clear precise presentation; realistic vocals; full-bodied attack; thrilling dynamics"
"A stellar performer with a wonderfully realistic presentation: if you can't afford a £3000 CD player try this instead...
...The moment you spin some vinyl, the sound stuns. The Aurora gives vocals great solidity and excellent detail. This is what vinyl's all about - close your eyes and you'll believe the singers are in your room...delivers realism of the highest order. And tonal balance is spot on: the bass bounds along but never obscures the midrange or treble. Switch to Nirvana's attack on the higher frequencies and the turntable remains unruffled and there's no evidence of harshness. There is however proof of superb attack and rigid bass....dynamics are excellent, which means continually engrossing performances and edge of the seat listening. You also get a vast, room filling soundstage .. the sonic news couldn't be better ... It looks like a star and sounds like heaven - a class leader in every respect." read more
-What HiFi
"Surely the best £750 black disc spinner in outright sonic terms"
-Hi Fi World
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