Toeknee Posted December 21, 2024 Posted December 21, 2024 (edited) Edit, The lifter that works with the technics 1200 models is about $400 and is found at www.mindpopevolution.com Im going to buy one and then share my thoughts… Hey guys, I have a 1200mk7 that I love but I’m starting to want (need) an auto return. I’m in inner Melbourne, anyone had it done? Would love to know who does it, where and how much? And anything else you think I might want to know before committing to the mod? Cheers guys Edited December 23, 2024 by Toeknee Found it
aussievintage Posted December 21, 2024 Posted December 21, 2024 Rather than mod that good table, why not get something cheaper for the times you want auto-return? To me, auto-return coincides with me not wanting to pay too much attention, just wanting some background music. In fact I use a clone of the LP60 table for auto-return functions. 1
Full Range Posted December 21, 2024 Posted December 21, 2024 Rather that an auto return? Have you considered a tone arm lifter instead? Currently there are 3 good quality units available Audio Technica AT6006 Presslift - doubles as a record weight and perfect for the SL1200 in my opinion Q Up 1
Toeknee Posted December 22, 2024 Author Posted December 22, 2024 20 minutes ago, Full Range said: Rather that an auto return? Have you considered a tone arm lifter instead? Currently there are 3 good quality units available Audio Technica AT6006 Presslift - doubles as a record weight and perfect for the SL1200 in my opinion Q Up Wow, did not know these existed, thanks for the heads up. Do you use one and if so, has it ever failed in any way? I’m liking the look of this
aussievintage Posted December 22, 2024 Posted December 22, 2024 50 minutes ago, Toeknee said: Wow, did not know these existed, thanks for the heads up. Do you use one and if so, has it ever failed in any way? I’m liking the look of this I have a Q-up. Works fine if it will fit in the space between the tonearm and the platter. 1
aussievintage Posted December 22, 2024 Posted December 22, 2024 1 hour ago, Full Range said: Presslift - doubles as a record weight and perfect for the SL1200 in my opinion I am finding it hard to find anyone selling this (with stock). Any links?
rantan Posted December 22, 2024 Posted December 22, 2024 Here you go. https://www.projectaudio.com.au/products/q-up?variant=19914628661310
Full Range Posted December 22, 2024 Posted December 22, 2024 1 hour ago, Toeknee said: Wow, did not know these existed, thanks for the heads up. Do you use one and if so, has it ever failed in any way? I’m liking the look of this I have used similar but pendulum types in the past with other turntables with great success and no issues Now that I have a tangential arm - My only option is the presslift
Toeknee Posted December 22, 2024 Author Posted December 22, 2024 22 hours ago, rantan said: Here you go. https://www.projectaudio.com.au/products/q-up?variant=19914628661310 Cheers but the gap is too small to fit on the 1200 turntables 1
Toeknee Posted December 23, 2024 Author Posted December 23, 2024 On 22/12/2024 at 10:45 AM, Full Range said: Rather that an auto return? Have you considered a tone arm lifter instead? Currently there are 3 good quality units available Audio Technica AT6006 Presslift - doubles as a record weight and perfect for the SL1200 in my opinion Q Up www.mindpopevolution.com
aussievintage Posted December 23, 2024 Posted December 23, 2024 1 hour ago, Toeknee said: www.mindpopevolution.com You mean https://www.mindpoprevolution.com ? Zero stock
Full Range Posted December 23, 2024 Posted December 23, 2024 2 hours ago, Toeknee said: www.mindpopevolution.com 33 minutes ago, aussievintage said: You mean https://www.mindpoprevolution.com ? Zero stock Stock of 3 versions here https://www.hanss-acoustics.com/product-page/presslift 2
stevoz Posted December 24, 2024 Posted December 24, 2024 I love everything about my 1200GR2.....almost.....but the lack of a tonearm lift is annoying. The 1500C has one, why not the more expensive GR2? If there's one thing I hate, it's the noise of a stylus on a rotating end of an LP side and I would love a lift that is convenient and works well. I like the look of the Presslift and it;s simple and effective method but don't like the idea of that thing stuck on the headshell....plus it's quite expensive. Project Q Up's and the like don't fit on the Technics and another cheap one called 'The Q Up' doesn't fit either. I'm just going to have to get my arse off the couch quicker at the end of every side aren't I.....first world problems indeed! 1
aussievintage Posted December 24, 2024 Posted December 24, 2024 34 minutes ago, stevoz said: The 1500C has one, why not the more expensive GR2? Like I said, just buy a cheap auto table for those non-serious listening sessions. 1
stevoz Posted December 24, 2024 Posted December 24, 2024 1 hour ago, aussievintage said: Like I said, just buy a cheap auto table for those non-serious listening sessions. Every listening session is serious! I still have my old modded CEC BD3200 TT which is semi automatic and as much as I'd love to have two tables set up, I just haven't got the room.
BATMAQN Posted December 26, 2024 Posted December 26, 2024 (edited) https://stereonet.com/index.php/reviews/review-integrity-hi-fi-tru-lift-an-uplifting-canadian There was a fellow making something similar years ago reasonable price selling on eBay these could be the same ones maybe, I tried the Qup but couldn't get it to fit properly. The Little Fwend is supposed to be good but it's not cheap Edited December 26, 2024 by BATMAQN
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