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

They used to have a heavier weight you could buy.  I had to use one with my JMW-9.

Brian from Expressimo is a great guy and his customer service stellar. He is very  knowledgeable and helpful with any questions or problems I had with my TT.
 

I wouldn't mind seeing a picture of that. Being of the DIY sort, It might be fun to make something.

Good for you!

Your gain, his loss. Glad you found a solution, and one you can brag about!

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.

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.

They make two versions. Do you have the one designed for heavier arms?

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?

Have you tried mounting it further from the tonearm pivot for increased leverage?