This is an upgrade

If you already own a Rega RB250 or OEM version RB250, you can order this upgrade and send us your tonearm to have the upgrade done. 

Otherwise you can buy the OL1 tonearm from us (click here) , we will deliver it including all upgrades you ordered.

Slotted arm tube:
The “slotted armtube� upgrade is identifiable by a highly polished silver arm tube - The upgrade involves removing the powder coat from the arm tube which enables faster energy transmission and prevents the arm being over damped. A slot is then machined in the underside of the arm to reduce ringing effects. Lastly the arm tube is highly polished giving it a very high grade appearance.

Please note that Origin Live internal rewiring must be already included in your arm or ordered for this upgrade to be possible. The effect of this upgrade is to improve the musical transparency and incisiveness of the arm. Particularly noticable is that notes have very natural decay due to the reduced “ringingâ€� effects in the arm tube. 

Internal Rewire:
High grade Litz wire is used inside the arm tube. The Litz is to Origin Live’s specification and design. An internal dedicated earth lead is attached at the head shell and runs through to your amplifier).
The old cartridge tags are replaced with gold plated, copper beryllium versions.
The headshell wires are upgraded with robust, silver plated, PTFE insulated wire.