Saying Hello to a Little FWEND!

Could you do with a Little Fwend tonearm lift? You'll certainly find out in this episode. If that's your thing, you've found your place. Welcome to the Vinyl Attack!
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - A What Now?
2:14 - Construction
2:56 - What You Get
4:10 - Setup
7:11 - Drawbacks...
8:34 - The Verdict
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[@if6was929]

Audio-Technica makes one, the AT6006R Safety Raiser, it costs $103 and it works as well as the LF, which costs $250!

[@thevinylattack]

It's not built nearly as well and certainly doesn't work as smoothly. For the people with higher-end turntables, this is a consideration.

[@s.t.e.r.e.o.]

Got a fwend 6 months ago for my 90's 1200. Its a game changer. Love it!

[@thevinylattack]

I'm liking it so far as well.

[@bizzynomo6624]

I got one of these a few months ago. A great little piece of technology. My experience is it operates far more smoothly than the Q up which sort of jerks the tonearm up. It's definitely saving me the sprint to the TT to keep the stylus from doing the continuous label grind. Love it.

[@thevinylattack]

That's what I've heard about the Q up.

[@Casualfulltime]

Love your channel! Cheers mate.

[@thevinylattack]

I appreciate it.

[@VMX1.]

Love the Fwend counter...HAHAH....too funny. Great vid Chris. All the best.

[@thevinylattack]

Thanks :-)

[@cruzingrsx4484]

Nice review I debated between the Fwend and cheaper Q-UP. Being my turntable was an inexpensive Project Debut Carbon I went with the The Q-UP and it works perfectly. I would love to hear a review on your Clearaudio turntable. ✌🏼

[@rickgarcia5793]

I bought one of these a few years ago to use with my Rega Planar 3. It's worked great so far.

[@thevinylattack]

Good to hear.

[@rinosanchez2150]

I just bought an audio-technica tonearm lifter just a month ago from Amazon. It’s fidgety to set up, but seems to work well most of the time, if you are careful to return the lifter back to the right spot (it rotates freely). Also, if I forget to reset the arm, the tonearm will hit it at some point and either bounce backwards or keep playing a single groove over and over.

[@thevinylattack]

Remembering to reset the arm is definitely key.

[@RameUkulele]

I've used a Q-Up for the last couple of years, £20 and works perfectly every time once it's set properly.

[@Audiojunkabus]

"once it's set properly"

[@Audiojunkabus]

repeat -- once it's set properly

[@RameUkulele]

@@Audiojunkabus it takes 5 mins and all of the lifters, including this need to be set properly for distance and height anyway. I only mentioned it because proper setup is needed for any of these to work properly.

[@batuksri]

The Q-Up is the bee’s knees. I use it on my LP12. It works fine and is the lightest of the end of side lifters. I don’t need added weight on the sprung part of the TT.

[@MikeFine]

I have that as well...works well!

[@blakewilson6323]

I use a Tru-Lift and I am quite happy with it. I found it to be a little time consuming to set up and adjust. But, once done it works beautifully for me. It comes with Blu Tak to hold it in place.

[@thevinylattack]

Someone else mentioned they liked theirs. I'd not heard of them before today.

[@carlosvillarreal3751]

Great little gadget. Would consider but I have an auto return. Still something to keep in mind

[@thevinylattack]

Should you find yourself with a manual table, it'll certainly come in handy.

[@chrisharding6205]

This is now on my radar. Something I will definately probably want in the near future. As well will make my wife a little less stressed when playing records. Awsome vid as usual. Informative and great fun to watch.

[@thevinylattack]

I'm glad you liked it.

[@cx2988]

Would love to have something like this for my Pro-Ject X1! Tried two similar products -- Tru-Lift and Q-up -- neither worked due to the layout of the table. Any others out there I should try?

[@christian2123]

Interesting idea. A bit of a princely sum for what it does, for me. It would be cool if it had a counter in it so that you can track the hours/sides played on your cartridge.

[@thevinylattack]

For the quality of the workmanship in this particular piece, I think it's a fair price. But I can understand how it's not for everyone.

[@oscararechiga6829]

I just recently bought the Audio technica, works great, but is a little tricky to set up

[@thedogefather]

I've been using the Tru-Lift by Integrity Hifi from Canada for about 4 years now. Solid Stainless steel, lifetime guarantee. smooth pneumatic lift.

[@thevinylattack]

Sounds pretty good.

[@thedogefather]

@@thevinylattack they are great if you have a heavier cartridge and arm assembly as they can lift like 17 grams. no springs so very smooth. I have been very happy! had not heard of the one you reviewed today previously, but you sort of mentioned that being a thing lol!

[@haroldm4600]

I've been very pleased with my Tru-Lift device. Due to the widely varying widths of the runout grooves on different records it required several placement adjustments to avoid being actuated prematurely on a record with a very small runout groove. Once proper placement was achieved it has worked flawlessly and saved my stylus much wear as falling asleep while playing a record has happened on occasion. The one major drawback is that the optimal placement of the device for 12" records does not allow for playing 7" records without activating the lifter prior to the end of the record. Movement or removal of the device would be needed to avoid this but since perfect placement of the Tru-Lift requires tweaking, it has not been worth the effort to do that in order to play 7" records.

[@thevinylattack]

I hadn't given it much though, but that's probably because I don't play any 45's

[@erwinvb70]

I have an old Philips HiFi turntable from the mid 70’s, as the arm reaches the inside of the record it automatically lifts up and returns, I get up flip the record and press the play button to listen to the other side. I’m surprised that modern high end players apparently don’t have this.

[@thevinylattack]

They generally don't want it.

[@tonyvaldiconza3914]

Thanks for the video my fwend :)

[@thevinylattack]

Glad you liked it.

[@rickmilam413]

Tru-Lift works quite well, too. Well built, rugged for this product category. This looks comparable. Not sure which came first. The AT's were quite fragile. Unfortunately I'm now using an arm that does not lift at all - only moves in the horizontal plane. There is a sub arm at the end of the main one that moves in the vertical plane. Love the sound but makes these devices unusable. I'll miss it...

[@mrfroopy]

If I buy a manual turntable, I will be getting one of these.

[@thevinylattack]

I think you'll find it quite handy.

[@dell177]

I bought a Thorens turntable in the late 80's and for $12 I added a Q-up tone arm lifter. That worked without fault for about 25 years when wear was causing the lifter not to lock in the down position. i never had a problem with the tone arm bouncing around when it lifts the arm. i replaced my Q-up a few years ago for $35 which I thought was a bit high but a good deal less than the Little Fwend device. I'd rather spend the price difference on vinyl.

[@thevinylattack]

To each their own.

[@iammclovin1589]

I also have a Clear Audio Concept turntable and I was curious to what size you ordered?

[@thevinylattack]

They recommended the High. I have the arm at its lowest setting though so I'm not sure if you might want to try the low adjust from there. I'd email Lasse and ask. He's very helpful.

[@davidh7959]

I use a Q-Up because the space between the tone arm base and the platter is too narrow. It was the only one that would fit on a Music Hall 2.2LE, plus it's made in Canada. It takes a little effort to set up and it isn't the most appealing visually but it does the job. Also it's considerably cheaper. Your channel is brilliant, thank you.

[@dcrook232323]

As I asked another a few minutes ago, so the Q lift doesn't spring up or jump up the tonearm as I've read in several sites?? Need two and one TT is a Debut Carbon dc.

[@davidh7959]

@@dcrook232323 When adjusted correctly it gently lifts the tone arm. It is very narrow so it fits in the small space between the tone arm and the platter. It's simple and once set up it works perfectly and it is a fraction of the cost. I can send you pictures if you like.

[@dcrook232323]

@@davidh7959 David, I found SEVERAL additional & positive video demo reviews to date and most agree with your assertion too. 👍 As always, works well when installed correctly and the 3-4 other vids also helped. Appreciate your reply!

[@coda514]

Seems like a good solution. I have the Fluance RT-85 which stops spinning after several revolutions in the dead wax. I try to avoid this but sometimes it happens. Do you think this is detrimental to my stylus? I guess what I'm asking is do you feel like this a worthwhile investment given that I already have a kind of solution? As always, great video.

[@thevinylattack]

It's really a matter of how much you want to spend. With the 85 stopping on its own, it might be a bit redundant. If you're letting that happen all the time though, the lift will indeed lengthen the life of your stylus.

[@michaelbrady9364]

I use a q up these lift devices are really useful. IMO. 👍

[@thevinylattack]

They certainly can be.

[@heartlikeasky6532]

I've been avoiding the purchase of a manual turntable for a few years now, mainly because of the lack of auto return of the tonearm. Whilst there is one semi-auto turntable I know of and one turntable that stops the spin once it hits the runout grooves, I've still been a little reluctant to upgrade. This little fwend changes the game. Thanks for bringing this product to my attention. On a separate matter, do you deliver the cork mats internationally?

[@thevinylattack]

I'm not currently shipping mats outside of the US due to the exorbitant costs. In some cases, it costs more to ship them than to buy them. Sorry.

[@simonheffernan1767]

Speaking of stylus safety, could you do a review of the AT33Sa pwease? I'm tossing up between that, the Ethos or the Micro Benz Glider SL. I'd value your opinion! Simon.

[@thevinylattack]

I don't currently have a contact at Audio Technica, so I doubt I'll get one in any time soon.

[@jasonturg2053]

It sounds like a good product, I think I’ll give it a try. In the past of tried the q up but it looked cheap and not that reliable. Rock on!!!

[@thevinylattack]

I've heard horror stories about the Q up jumping the tonearm into the air. Personally, I just think it looks cheap but that's not a factor in performance.

[@thedogefather]

@@thevinylattack I had this issue with q up and just general issues with the spring adjustment also

[@CraigLafferty]

I was already ahead of you, imagining me in altered states and forgetting to hit the reset of the lift.

[@thevinylattack]

It's happened to the best of us.

[@Reginald3000]

Got the disco. Can't get it out of the housing with the tiny allen key. So frustrating 😫

[@thevinylattack]

It is a really tiny wrench for sure. I hope that works out for you.

[@Reginald3000]

@@DG-ie5ip i got it for my GR as well. Very frustrating

[@BigCraig]

The only thing that wasn't clear to me is how a record clamp/weight would affect the positioning of the lift. The distance from the center spindle to end of the run out groove is the same whether you use a clamp or not, and isn't that what you're using as the positioning reference?

[@thevinylattack]

Some clamps are wider than others and may affect the setup. It'd mainly depend on the clamp and the width of you cart. Probably unlikely, but still worth mentioning.

[@homerjones3291]

Yeah, still don’t get it after the explanation. Are we talking about peripheral rings here, a la VPI?

[@jorgegvb]

@@homerjones3291 I believe so. With my VPI Classic 1 TT there would be plenty of room for this device to operate with the VPI ring clamp.

[@BellTunnel]

But does it extend bass and increase transparency and lower the noise floor?

[@thevinylattack]

Not at all.

[@peterrech2307]

Interesting video, as per usual, had an AT unit until it was destroyed by a former gf in a fit of rage. She became former immediately. have been using the little fwend for a short time on my manual Logic Gemini TT and find it works great.

[@thevinylattack]

There's just no excuse for property damage like that.

[@peterrech2307]

@@thevinylattack fortunately she did not damage the turntable, for that i would have done more than just throwing her out

[@DynastyVinyl]

I think it looks great and don't doubt the build quality, however, at $250 USD it's cheaper for me to sit in front of my hifi and listen to the ablum until it's over. At my age I can use the exercise ;)' Love the content!

[@jmal5390]

I tried the Little Fwend, but the magnet interfered with something in my tone arm. The arm would stop following the grooves and bounce back a bit, almost as if it were at the end of the runout, though it was still in the grooves. Perhaps it was the magnetic antiskate. Whatever the issue was, I could not find a position in which it did not occur. My table has very little excess room to work with. Like you, I also did not like how it cramped the space around the platter/record. Very disappointing as it would be very nice to relax a bit more while listening.

[@thevinylattack]

I wonder if there's a way to remove the magnet and use blue tack?

[@jmal5390]

@@thevinylattack I returned it months ago, but I'm sure there might have been some sort of solution. I just decided that I didn't want a fiddly system cluttering my table. For tables with better compatibility it's a really nice device.

[@thevinylattack]

@@jmal5390 Fair enough. Some products just don't work in certain applications.

[@davidbalentine2110]

Fwend ha ha! My little Fwend. I suppose it has a place. Good review. Who makes the best record clamp?

[@thevinylattack]

I really don't know that there is a 'best' clamp or weight.

[@gotham61]

All of the resellers I can find, including the official US reseller Music Direct, sell the two larger models for $249, not $225. For that price I can get up out of my chair. The $199 version is specifically for the Technics SL-1200.

[@thevinylattack]

The company website sells them for $225

[@gotham61]

@@thevinylattack +$24 shipping. Music Direct ships for free, so it's all effectively the same.

[@thevinylattack]

@@gotham61 Not to the manufacturer it's not. Buying direct always helps support the business and that's the way I choose to go if I can.

[@gotham61]

@@thevinylattack I simply meant that to the customer it's the same $149 cost. Music Direct is listed right on the LF website as their official US dealer. Whether you choose to buy directly from the manufacturer, or through their dealer is entirely up to you. Both are businesses that could benefit from your support. I usually like to spread the love around.

[@t3dewys]

I have the Audio Technica version and love it.

[@thevinylattack]

One of their newer ones?

[@t3dewys]

@@thevinylattack AT6006R

[@ericelliott227]

Another example of out of control greed IMO. The Q-Up is $50, but as another example of how ridiculous things have become, the Q-Up was around $30 only a few months ago! Both these products do the same thing in the same way. For $300+ and even now $50, I will get up out of my chair and take care of it. That is how I used to do it growing up back in the day as automatic turntables were expensive. I also figure it this way: One still has to get up and turn the record over anyway, even with an automatic table or Fwend or Q-Up. If one doesn't like having to put the record on a turntable and flip it over and such, then listen to streams instead. The reason some folks listen to vinyl is because we want to.

[@thevinylattack]

I personally like the safety of not missing the record run down my stylus, but to each their own.

[@ericelliott227]

@@thevinylattack Well, that will happen if one falls asleep while listening, which has happened to me once, but fortunately, I caught it after a minute. Although a minute is still a long time for the stylus to be diggin at the record in one spot. I mostly use my Denon table which is an automatic.

[@brunohebert1351]

Fwend counter: 15 Oh my that's a lot of Little Fwends... Thanks for the video.

[@thevinylattack]

You bet!

[@hrw2894]

How harmful is it to the stylus to run around the groove at the end of a record? Seems minimal to none - diamond vs. vinyl. If it's really a problem I want to know. Thanks -

[@thevinylattack]

It's more harmful than you think. You can lose hours of performance by letting a stylus run on at the end of a record.

[@homerjones3291]

Depends on how long you’re apt to let it run. If you’re there all the time when you play records, then not much. If you go do other things and come back to it, or tend to pass out/fall asleep with a record playing, it makes sense.

[@bmwheeler1atverizon]

I have 2 turntables. 1 from the 70’s and one from the 80’s both with automatic returns. The turntables are 2 different brands…They both are VERY good…My question is why aren’t new/modern turntables made with automatic returns? Seems like a no-brainer to me.

[@thevinylattack]

Because the extra mechanics can affect the sound by adding noise to the mix. The less working parts, the lower the noise floor.

[@bmwheeler1atverizon]

@@thevinylattack indeed. They don’t makes quiet electronics like they used to. ;-). … LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! keep doing good things. Your level headed honesty is much needed in the audio world.

[@thevinylattack]

@@bmwheeler1atverizon Thanks, I appreciate it.

[@PreparationH67]

@@DG-ie5ip Yeah, having service several automatic turntables as a hobbyist, ranging in condition from junk unless fixed to just needs minor maintenance, its very obvious its cost more than anything and all this talk of mechanical noise is either exaggeration or people judging all automatics by the standards of cheap idler drive automatics. The reason you see it more on cheaper turntables is also a simple cost issue although a more counter intuitive one. The production and assembly of the more complicated parts needed for the mechanism becomes cheaper the more units you produce per batch which keeps the end price within the range of its target market. For very small batch, boutique builders this cost cannot be easily offset so the end price becomes much much higher and prices itself into a market that is also hostile to its feature set due to the perception among ultra high end buyers that automatic is bad. Additionally it can probably be assumed that established companies, such at Technics and Audio-Technica, have their costs even further reduced by the fact they have been making them so long that the original upfront costs of establishing the manufacturing pipeline have long been made up for since, based on what I've seen, the automatic turntable mechanism hasn't really changed much since the 50s besides materials used. The built in lifters are totally disconnected during play even on old idlers anyway and the noise they experience is down to other issues with that mechanism type. These devices are literally just a built in automatic lifter thats been moved to a different spot without actually changing how it functions.

[@PreparationH67]

I should probably note what I'm saying about automatics does not apply to linear tracking automatics since those are a whole other deal.

[@johnnymurgatroyd7393]

Was this device invented before or after the founding of The Flaming Lips? Just asking. :-D

[@hugobloemers4425]

Am I glad that my turntable collection is all vintage. And back in the day, most turntables at least had an auto shut off. Also, the lead out grove is not well defined. There is no norm as far as I know. That is why to have an auto shut off work really well, you need to measure the speed change of the arm rotation in the last 5% of the record. This thing can only measure a position, so I am almost sure it can not capture every LP out there. Personally I think the best advice should be: "If you still have to buy a turntable, an auto shut off should be a requirement." And additionally it is good to know that this feature is worth $200,- that means if you have a turntable that has this feature, you can subtract $200,- when comparing it with a fully manual turntable.

[@thevinylattack]

Most audiophiles don't want automatic tables though. That's why products like this can be handy.

[@AndyP126]

@@thevinylattack Most audiophiles will not even consider an automatic table. This isn't because they tried one, and found it inferior. It's because they were told by someone that semi and fully auto turntables negatively affect the sound. I would love to see a comparison video of a Technics SL-1200MK2 and a Technics SL1600MK2. Or a Technics SL-D1, SL-D2 and SL-D3.. Or the Q1, Q2 and Q3. Semi and fully auto might affect sound quality. There are arguments on both sides. One thing I have never seen is an objective measurement, or subjective blind listening tests. I always hope that will happen one day. But I doubt it, since almost nobody makes a semi or fully automatic turntable any more. I find audophiles, in general, don't like things to be easy. They need some struggle in order to listen to their music. Anything that makes you life easier seems to be dismissed as deteriorating the sound. It's almost like getting good sound needs to be a struggle. I never understood this.

[@thevinylattack]

@@AndyP126 I suppose it depends on what your definition of an audiophile is. I've heard the mechanisms working on auto tables in the past which is why I have the turntable I do, but I would fathom a guess that a great many people would like an auto table if it were made better.

[@hugobloemers4425]

@@thevinylattack I fail to see why a primitive mechanical device that visually intrusive and has to be amateuristically glued on the turntable next to the arm lift can be more audiophile than an electronic shut off. Mirco Seiki had it nailed already in the 80's (one would think they have enough cred) Heck, even Philips used a light beam to shut of the electronically regulated motor on the 212 manual turntable in the 70's. It shows the profound lack of both knowledge and engineering most audiophiles have. Besides, though I was/am speaking of auto shut off and not automatic turntable as requirement, I know from restoring Automatic HiFi turntables that they completely disengage the arm once the stylus is positioned and thus, the record can only "see" the same that is on a manual turntable.

[@hugobloemers4425]

@@thevinylattack I have twelve turntables and the quietest of them all is a Kenwood (yes Kenwood!!) automatic direct drive turntable. That flies in the face of everything we think we know. Playing the "it depends what audiophile is in your book" game is not on. It would disqualify 80% of the turntables you review your self and even recommend on this channel. Also the gadget here does not pass that test as it relies on a the arm bumping in to a mechanical trigger, something for which even the Low-Fi brand Philips used a light beam for on their 212 and 312 turntables of the 70's.

[@jw7109]

F-W-E-N-D lol

[@memyselfmyvinyl894]

I stopped drinking "adult beverages" and playing records. I've had too many casualties due to friendly fire.

[@thevinylattack]

Not a bad idea.

[@mjallenuk]

Damn... I have a much cheaper and more violent version of the little friend currently. Is it wrong to wish something to fail as soon as possible so I can upgrade to something more artistically prevalent?

[@thevinylattack]

Hey, that thing isn't going to throw itself in the trash...

[@mjallenuk]

You're so right... I may have to remedy that. Also I need to update my autocorrect as it caught me out. It seems Fwend is a tough one for it to swallow... can't say I blame it.

[@KevinJStoll]

Wish someone would develop one to work on an Audio Technica turn table.

[@thevinylattack]

Why would this not?

[@thedogefather]

if you need a custom one made for some strange looking table I think integrity hifi makes custom designs to accomodate anything. but surely one of the brands out there would fit?

[@KevinJStoll]

@@thevinylattack Because of how the tone arm base is. The base is right up against the platter. I've looked for one for some time.

[@thevinylattack]

@@KevinJStoll Not seeing what you're seeing, have you looked at the Little Fwend Disco? It's meant to be used with the Technics SL 1200 from which many AT models are based.

[@KevinJStoll]

@@thevinylattack The base on the SL 1200 is different than the Audio Technica (AT-LP120XUSB) The base on the Technics is smaller and flush to the plenum. So the "Little Fwend" probably would work. I went to their web site and the Audio Technica wasn't listed. If you google the Audio Technica model and the SL 1200 in images. You'll see what I'm talking about. Thanks for responding.

[@AndyP126]

So what happens if you forget to push down the Little Fwend (ding) and play a record. Will your tone arm slam into it? Also, $225 seems really high. I can buy a vintage semi-auto turntable for that money to solve this problem.

[@thevinylattack]

Yes, you're arm would hit the lift which isn't great. You might get a vintage turntable for that, but it wouldn't sound nearly as good as what most people use with this tool.

[@AndyP126]

@@thevinylattack I wonder about that. Vintage quartz lock semi of fully automatic turntables sound pretty darn amazing. Stick a high-end cartrdige on it and it migiht be good enough for you. Marantz had a semi-auto turntable that had an almost 2" solid wood plinth. It would be nice if turntable makers could somehow incorporate this into a turntable and have it auto-descend when you engage the tone arm. Most modern turntables at almost all price points are fully manual. But in the days of vintage, there were plenty of turntables that were available as a manual, semi, and fully automatic. The SL1200 MK2 has a fully automatic equivalent in the SL 1600 MK2. Same motor, same tone arm. Slightly different plinth. if I had a fully manual table, I would like the idea of this a lot. But the concern that I would forget to set it when I put a record on would prevent me from using it. I like what Fluance did, where the motor stops spinning when the tone arm enters the run out groove. I wonder why more turntable designs don't incorporate that features. That feels like the bare minimum any turntable should have.

[@thevinylattack]

@@AndyP126 The old auto's were indeed pretty great, but on a sensitive system, it is possible to hear the mechanisms working. At least on the ones I've had experience with, which is obviously few by way of comparison to the many that have been made. I'd say there is certainly a risk of not resetting the arm, but so far it's only happened to me once and I caught it in time. As I've used it more and more, it becomes habit just like raising and lowering a tonearm.

[@haroldm4600]

I can't speak to this question specifically regarding the Little Fwend but I have a Tru-lift and I've been very pleased with it. On occasion I've forgotten to reset the device. When that happens the tonearm contacts the device at some point and the stylus will remain in that groove, skipping until it's lifted or the device is reset. I've not allowed this to occur for more than a few rotations and there has never been any damage incurred to a record as a result.

[@yambo59]

Yeeeaaa.... I remember when as the comment below says, you could get a semi auto lift built into the table all day long I have a $150 JVC from the late 80's that lifts and returns the arm and shuts off the platter by itself. I dont buy built in auto return affecting an audiphile tables performance, the manufacturers just dont want to spend the money to build it in it cuts into their profit margin - if people keep accepting expensive tables with no auto return thats what they will keep building so we need to be vocal about it so manufacturers will listen. Theyre charging stupid money ($225.00-!!) for this thing that you have to mount and set up yourself when a simple built in auto arm lift or auto return would do the same thing for maybe another $20 in the tables cost if that. I have a $125 table from best buy that has auto stop and it has no effect on the tables performance or noise during play, so I dont buy all the excuses for not including auto lift or auto lift and return. Speak up people dont be forced to accept these expensive tables without essential features-!!

[@thevinylattack]

Yes, I'm sure it's all a conspiracy...

[@mpi5850]

Why does a 9-minute video require 30 executive producers?

[@thevinylattack]

Because I have awesome Patrons who support my show.

[@hugobloemers4425]

@@thevinylattack Ah, OK, I thought they where involved with the production on an artistic level.

[@ivansbacon]

FYI, $199.00 IS expensive to many. ( more than i am willing to pay for it, in fact i don't think i would reward them for using that moronic nwame) What does a record weight have to do with placement of the lift? My record weight does not cover the run-out groove.

[@thevinylattack]

Some weights might come out far enough that a table with a wide head shell could interfere with the lift. It's not a definite, just something to consider.

[@triumphlover7455]

Brique à braque?! Do you know any French Canadians?

[@thevinylattack]

Not on purpose.

[@triumphlover7455]

@@thevinylattack Hahahahaha nice! Love your work man always look forward to a new review!

[@neilstewart9343]

The AT6006R is much cheaper and built as well if not better

[@thevinylattack]

Cheaper? Yes. Better built? Not even remotely.

[@truman4956]

I love that Ron Swanson has grown a beard and branched out to vinyl.

[@COLDMKULTRA]

hahaha ... just get a better turntable ( Do not buy an auto or semi auto) .... problem solved ! When you play vinyl , do not walk away from it like you are playing a CD .... its all part of the "Thing"

[@stevemurrell6167]

Pretty expensive....glad I have a semi-auto TT!😉

[@cobar5342]

Way too expensive - $400 in Oz now (2023) There are alternatives - one by AT is half the cost. A Q-Up is 1/4 the cost

[@thevinylattack]

Neither of them is even remotely as nice, though. Quality costs. It's just a matter of where your priorities and budget lie.

[@cradio52]

Great looking little device but I must admit I absolutely hate the name they’ve chosen. They should really rename it.

[@thevinylattack]

With all the branding they've done, I seriously doubt that'll happen. On the plus side, there's no branding on the item so you don't have to tell anyone its name ;-)

[@CaiusRo]

Dont't get it...why not just have a high-end semi or automatic. If one wants a manual then why use a lift. Beats me

[@thevinylattack]

Because automatic turntables add noise into the mix.

[@CaiusRo]

How do they do so, and how much?

[@thevinylattack]

@@DG-ie5ip I disagree, but not enough to warrant a full discussion about it. In the end, use what's best for you and toss the rest.

[@4uk4a285]

UwU

[@billd9667]

Resonance resistance? Sounds like marketing BS.

[@thevinylattack]

Fortunately, it's not.

[@billd9667]

@@thevinylattack I think that, in this particular application, it is. There are many materials that resist resonance, but the term can be abused. In most usage, it’s simply called “non-resonant” or relatively inert. When “resistant” is added, I look askance.

[@thevinylattack]

​@@billd9667 Go stick a cheap plasticy trinket on to your turntable and then tell me how it sounds. Then add something like this tonearm lift. If you can't hear the difference in unwanted resonance, then you wouldn't benefit from it anyway.