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    Join Date: May 2013

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    Just bought a Q-Up automatic tone arm lifter to use on my Rega P3. I’ve seen these type of devices before but have always thought they were somewhat overpriced. Last week I spotted this on Amazon offered at less than half the normal RRP, paid £18.99 + £1.26 post.
    Setup took less than 5 mins and the device gives a very smooth and damped lift, well worth the money for saved stylus wear when you forget the record has finished (as you do )



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    Join Date: Jun 2014

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    That looks interesting Steve, I could certainly do with one. I'll be asking you closer to Christmas how you're getting on with it, as it would make the perfect gift from Mrs. P
    I just dropped in, to see what condition my condition was in

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony View Post
    That looks interesting Steve, I could certainly do with one. I'll be asking you closer to Christmas how you're getting on with it, as it would make the perfect gift from Mrs. P
    Can’t fault it, works beautifully, lift action is very smooth and damped, well worth the money for the convenience. It’s certainly the best vfm for this type of device imo.


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    I've got an Audio Technica AT6000 auto lifter. Fiddly little bugger to set up but brilliant at it's job. The Q Up looks very good value for money being a quarter of the price of a used 6000.
    Turntable
    Toshiba SR-370/Mission 774/Van Damme cable with MS Starline plugs/Ortofon Quintet Black
    CD
    Cambridge CXC transport/modified Musical Fidelity X-DAC/modified Musical Fidelity X-10 V3 tube buffer
    Network Player
    Cambridge NP30
    Amplifier
    Denon HA-500 head amp/Nakamichi CA-5E pre-amp/Chinese passive RVC/Proton AA-1150 DMC power amp
    Speakers
    Mordaunt Short Signifer on original factory stands
    Cables
    Mogami with Rean Neutrik plugs/NVA LS5
    Headphones
    Sennheiser HD600/Sennheiser HD650/Koss Pro4 AA

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    Great to hear it works OK, so far. Brilliant little device, apparently.
    Main system: Lenco L75, Thorens TD-125, Technics SL1700, ReVox A77 two-track 15 ips, Sony PS-1, Dell laptop, mxr, eq, Audio-Research LS-3, UREI 6150, DIY two-way speakers with Altec 802/811 & Goodmans 18” midwoofers.
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    Join Date: Jun 2018

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    With this device set up and functioning, when the long evenings return, and a little
    'shut eye' results from a listening session, no more wake ups in a mad WTF! panic.
    Another subject rarely discussed in the Vinyl vs Digital Soap Opera.
    As said at a much fairer price than many other Brands, and already getting a good user rating.
    Looking like a no brainer to have one on board, especially with the latest news about the non supply of K'b parts to carry out a rebuild.

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    Join Date: May 2013

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    Looks like I picked up my Q-Up at the right time, just checked Amazon, they’ve now priced it at £28.17 with free delivery, still good value though.



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    Still at £18.95 plus delivery here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Just ordered one
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smegger68 View Post
    Still at £18.95 plus delivery here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Just ordered one
    That’s good news, typical of Amazon prices go up and down like a yo-yo almost daily.


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