Encounter Mk3c

About the Encounter Mk3c

The Origin Live Encounter MK3c tonearm is a complete redesign over its predecessors, incorporating advanced dual-pivot bearings with tungsten carbide points for vertical movement and low-friction horizontal bearings, resulting in exceptional transparency, fluidity, and detail retrieval. It features a hybrid armtube made from carbon fiber and ebony wood with a special coating to reduce resonance and increase rigidity, delivering a purer tone, blacker background, and greater resolution. The arm offers an expanded, three-dimensional soundstage with enhanced bass response and a mature, dynamic presentation. It includes an integral VTA adjustment accessible above the armboard, polished alloy headshell, and fits all Rega armboard cutouts. The 12-inch version provides more bass extension and a relaxed, natural sound balance compared to the 9.5-inch version. The arm is highly over-engineered for stability and minimal loading, suitable for a wide range of cartridges and systems.