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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 one🤬). I recently replaced it with an  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
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stereo5
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OP, I am a bit curious. What was your wife’s reasoning for getting rid of the Technics?
danl79 OP
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I work away from my family and had just taken a new job in a new city, moving from Utah to Alaska, and having to drive there. I was towing the smallest UHaul trailer behind my Jeep Cherokee, so not much room for stuff. She told me to get rid of my TT, receiver, subwoofer and (eventually 🙄) replace them when I got to Alaska. I was excited to get a new receiver, but should NEVER have agreed to get rid of the TT. Live and learn. 
elliottbnewcombjr
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I just decided to get another turntable for my rock and roll office. I am happy I hopped about learning about so many models for this thread and the prior TT under $1,500. thread.

That Pioneer PL-530 auto/manual model sticks in my mind, I wish it was a better deck, real wood rather than vinyl. I suppose I could have my local shop steam off the vinyl and add real veneer.

I will probably stick to either a Denon or JVC with the composite 7 layer 70mm thick plinth with wood veneer like the CL-P2 dual arm plinth I have downstairs. Smaller CL-P1 perhaps, I don’t need 2 arms in my office. Or the Denon version of that plinth, I will need to learn more about Denon's.

No rush, but I’ve got the itch, and, if a short arm, I like the idea of optional auto lift. Perhaps full automatic, I’ve got all manual with after-market auto lift downstairs.

Anyway, let us know what you end up doing.
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