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Couple questions for Tru-Lift users

Hi Folks,

I implemented a Tur-LIft tonearm lifter on my VPI Prime. I have been considering buying one for some time now, and after reading numerous reviews and watching a couple YouTube Videos It arrived just yesterday. I got it setup and it works great. I have not yet read about anyone who has said it has malfunctioned or failed, but I cant help but think the "what if" as I watch my tonearm track the record. Which leads me to my first question. Has anyone experienced the Tru-Lift prematurely trigger as bass resonates, or simply slip out of the groove that keeps the trigger in place when armed? I cant help to thing "what if this thing triggers before the tonearm reaches it" that would be a bad day I would think with the record grove trying to advance the stylus. Or if that little grove on the shaft becomes worn and allows the lifter to raise. So while its a great little device I thought I would ask if anyone has had any problems such as this.

My second question is: When your not playing records do you leave the Tru-lift armed or do you leave it raised? If you leave it raised you have to get into the habit of arming it before you begin your listing session or you could run into the same problem (self imposed) as above. So using it its a different mindset and some habits are hard to break initially as playing records is kinda second nature in how you work your TT.

I am hoping that all replies are positive because I really would like to feel comfortable and have trust in the Tru-Lift. I guess it is a mechanical device and mechanical devices can fail so just looking for some feedback on your experience with it. Oh and just a note. I have not tried to adjust the sensitivity of the trigger mechanism as I would suspect that could lead to some real problems if not done right. So my main concern is has anyone had an experience where it has triggered prematurely?

As always thanks in advance

-Keith
barnettk

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I’ve used one since it was first introduced.  I’ve had occasional “misfires”, but usually self induced.  My experience has been,
 that if it is adjusted correctly, as yours seems to be, it is trouble free.  It’s not a big deal though,  even having the tonearm run into the raised Tru-lift has not caused any damage.  Also, I leave mine dis-armed when not in use.  It will become a habit for you pretty quickly.
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