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Clearaudio Satisfy lift sticking

The lift mechanism for my Clearaudio Satisfy tonearm isn't lowering properly. The weight of the arm doesn't push it down. It seems like there is some sort of hydraulic system in there which allows the rest to lower slowly. Should I lubricate the shaft of the lift below the arm rest, or is there another way I can get in there and fix it? I see some screws/allen screws, but am afraid to touch anything. Please advise.
rosedanny
rosedanny OP
80 posts
 
Thanks guys. I'll try Mainiac's sugestion. I've got the tracking force set pretty light--1.75g--per Peter Lederman's (SoundSmith) recommendation, but it should still fall when I lower the lever. I work around it, but I like watching the gentle fall of the arm and listening for the bop as the stylus fits into the groove!

BTW Markd51, I use it every day.
rosedanny OP
80 posts
 
Hey Maineac, I tried the up-down-up-down remedy and it worked! Thanks!

Danny
maineiac
649 posts
 
Rosedanny, glad you got it to work. Mine works most of the time but every now and again it sticks. It sounds like this may be a common issue with this arm. Easy to live with though, just a light pressure on the lift and it will ease the cart into place. Happy listening.
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