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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

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jbatlanta OP
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yES, it's actually *right* next to the turntable platter now...as it has pretty much been...but/and I think I may have it working for now!

I'm surprised at how small a working positioning 'bracket' it actually has...1 mm this way or that and it doesn't work...not any room for error, and for $90 ???

I know stereophile recommended it as a great component, so it must be me?

I kinda want to glue a little more weight on there, but for that money, shouldn't have to, ya know?
jbatlanta OP
97 posts
 
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.
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