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Expressimo Audio "the LIFT" ....doesn't

I have been driven crazy by this thing!! It will not work with my setup, no matter how many variations I try.

Turntable is VPI extended Aries w/JMW 12.5 arm. Lyra Helikon cartridge with 1.7g tracking force.

Problem is the arm act too heavy for the "lift", and it will trigger at the end of the record, but will not have the strength to hold the stylus off the record.

Any suggestion/tips? Any better product out there?
jbatlanta
dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
They make two versions. Do you have the one designed for heavier arms?
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
As far as I recall, Expressimo isn't drilled in the middle. It means if you turn the counterweight one way or the other, you will decrease the counterforce. Be noted that antiscate may be altered in that case and will probably need an adjustement.
jbatlanta OP
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After many attempts to contact 'Expressimo audio' owner Sal...I have modified the lift myself.

Took a stainless steel acorn nut...melted lead into the hole, and double-sided sticky-tape'ed it to the Lift...being careful to maintain the balance of the arm.

Works great.....now. Let's see. I paid Music Direct $90 for it and had to 'fix' it. I love it! Sometimes you just gotta laugh.
dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
Your gain, his loss. Glad you found a solution, and one you can brag about!
lugnut
1,190 posts
 
Good for you!
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