Post by Owen Y on Jul 30, 2020 20:37:48 GMT 12
The Little Fwend is a rather costly (ridiculously costly IMO at US$225) Scandinavian-made little gadget is however a handy device for those who use non-auto lift tonearms - which includes most of serious hi-fi enthusiasts, I'd say. Michael Fremer (Aanalog Planet) introduces the latest Disco Fwend version, especially dimensioned to fit the Technics SL-1200 series of TTs. (Bottom pic)  
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Post by Owen Y on Jul 30, 2020 20:52:27 GMT 12
I was reminded of the little Audio Technica AT6006a Safety Raiser gadget that I have neglected to use for many years.... Not sure if AT were the originators of this design, but it (& other versions) is still being sold (at a somewhat lower price). Unlike the Little Fwend it seems, the AT is adjustable in height. 
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Post by jon on Jul 30, 2020 21:32:15 GMT 12
I'm sorry, I can't help... I saw them and thought
DEELY BOPPERS
which shows the level my mind works at, they are probably really good at what they do!
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Post by colinf on Jul 30, 2020 23:10:09 GMT 12
I use The Q UP on my 301, works a treat. 
AMR-iFi R&D
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Post by Graham on Jul 31, 2020 9:44:17 GMT 12
I have an original Thorens arm lifter that the Q Up is copied from. I scored it with a turntable purchase years ago and only recently fitted it to my TD125 in case I dozed off. Looks like some dusting is needed !!!! 
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Post by Citroen on Jul 31, 2020 9:53:43 GMT 12
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Post by michaelw on Jul 31, 2020 10:48:01 GMT 12
TAS did it better 
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Post by colinf on Jul 31, 2020 19:01:45 GMT 12
There’s a Thorens arm lifter on TM at the moment, $59.
AMR-iFi R&D
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Post by Graham on Aug 2, 2020 10:36:46 GMT 12
Now if TAS could come up with a system to turn the record over it would be perfect !!!!!!!
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Post by michaelw on Aug 2, 2020 14:15:00 GMT 12
on the ouija board to rube goldberg 
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Post by colinf on Aug 2, 2020 17:46:24 GMT 12
Now if TAS could come up with a system to turn the record over it would be perfect !!!!!!! Don’t think even Nakamichi or Revox could manage that one!
AMR-iFi R&D
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Post by Citroen on Aug 2, 2020 18:09:03 GMT 12
Lots play both sides...just not that well...
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Post by colinf on Aug 2, 2020 18:29:08 GMT 12
I can’t remember seeing one myself...which ones have you seen?
AMR-iFi R&D
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Post by michaelw on Aug 2, 2020 19:59:27 GMT 12
A friend had one of these Sharps, truly awful !
Mitsubishi made a similar TT too.
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