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Automatic Tonearm Lifter Help

My wife forced me to get rid of my old semi-automatic TT (an older Techniques - I'm still pissed at her over this onešŸ¤¬). I recently replaced it with anĀ  AT-LP1240-USBXP manual TT. I'm spoiled with the automatic tonearm return and would like to find some aftermarket product that will perform this function. However, there is absolutely NO space between the platter and the tonearm base. All of the products I've seen require at least 14 mm, which I don't have. Is there ANY lifter out there that might work?
danl79
elliottbnewcombjr
5,563 posts
 
Nothing I know of will fit. I fit the nice Audio Technica Lifter between my 12-1/2" long arm with a small base. No room for it or any other lifter between my 9" arm, and some medium length arms have large bases or plates that may interfere.

I tried two less costly lifters, crap, returned them, this one very nice

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HKX6WL7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I would return/sell the one you bought, get a model with auto lift or auto return. Do you do DJ work, or DJ 'things', otherwise, why spend more money on these versions?

good luck


elliottbnewcombjr
5,563 posts
 
Technics SL-1500C

https://www.technics.com/us/products/premium-class/direct-drive-turntable-system-sl-1500c.html

pricey, $1,200. has optional auto lift
isochronism
2,893 posts
 
Now you will have to hire a personal concubine to handle the turntable duties. It wasn't YOUR idea to get rid of the old table.
elliottbnewcombjr
5,563 posts
 
Pioneer PL-530 automatic or manual,

a rare, modified real wood veneer one (factory is vinyl fake wood)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Restored-vintage-turntable-Pioneer-PL-530-Full-Auto-DD-record-player/114237381021?hash=item1a9914199d:g:k4sAAOSw6ahezUEi
elliottbnewcombjr
5,563 posts
 
direct drive preferred?

If you consider vintage direct drive, you need to do your research

looks: some fake wood, some real wood veneer, some metal, lot plastic, very few solid wood, some custom,Ā 

i.e. fully automatic, semi-auto-matic; optional full manual, manual

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Vintage-JVC-Ql-Y3F-Direct-Drive-Quartz-Lock-Turntable-WORKS-LOOKS-GREAT/283462029700?hash=item41ffa75184:g:UwkAAOSwGjxcwIJr

lots of TT found and posted in this thread (auto lift not a concern in this thread

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/new-tt-for-1500

I saw a rare Denon with a marble deck (manual).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Denon-DP-1800-Direct-Drive-Turntable-Marble-Plinth-in-Very-Good-Condition/153950071172?hash=item23d823a984:g:Or4AAOSwnaVez0iPĀ 


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