Arm lift for AR XA

StuartB

StuartB

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Looking for recommendations and AK experience with adding an arm lift to a stock XA. I didn’t find much in a search so thought I would post the question. A friend is looking to add an after market lift, and I am not sure what is out there, or what you would recommend as cost-effective and cosmetically acceptable options. Thanks.
 
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I got a good deal on a Little Fwend which has a magnetic base making it very easy to work with on an AR steel top plate. Ones with sticky tape are a bit harder to get positioned, but still not hard.

I've used several others but it's the best yet for an end of record type. Expensive though.
 
Montycat said:
I got a good deal on a Little Fwend which has a magnetic base making it very easy to work with on an AR steel top plate. Ones with sticky tape are a bit harder to get positioned, but still not hard.

I've used several others but it's the best yet for an end of record type. Expensive though.
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Looked it up, thanks for mentioning it.

As you said, spendy, but something to keep an eye out for used to install on my AR XB.


https://www.dedicatedaudio.com/products/little-fwend-automantic-tonearm-lift#:~:text=Little Fwend is fastened to,Fwend is readjusted in seconds.
 
StuartB said:
He is more looking for a cueing lift. I thought of the Little Fwend, but the end of album lift is not the primary thing. Thanks
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The lift is readily available on EBay, as is the aluminum 45rpm adapter. The adapter I used has a hollow side and a smooth, solid side to it. That feature is helpful in fine tuning the height because it isn’t adjustable. I put the hollow side down for maximum height. A drop of superglue will secure the lift to the adapter. I glued a 1” rubber washer to the bottom and double sided tape secured that to the plinth. It works very well.
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Blackdog61 said:
The lift is readily available on EBay, as is the aluminum 45rpm adapter. The adapter I used has a hollow side and a smooth, solid side to it. That feature is helpful in fine tuning the height because it isn’t adjustable. I put the hollow side down for maximum height. A drop of superglue will secure the lift to the adapter. I glued a 1” rubber washer to the bottom and double sided tape secured that to the plinth. It works very well.
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Thank you. That is a good look that in my opinion matches the simplicity of the XA.
 
My answer for the arm lift is the same. Look at the Audio Technica - used older solution. It should do the arm lift job very well.

New and reasonable: VPI cueing lever. Not super expensive. Worth taking a look.
 
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Here is my diy solution.

Jelco JL-45 Cueing Device integrated with AR XA DIY

Below is a brief description of my experience and ultimate success at integrating a Jelco JL-45 cueing device with my AR XA turntable. Supplies Purchased the following on eBay: -Jelco JL-45 from seller “audio-dragon” -1.1mm to 2.0mm Pin Vise Micro Drill Bit Kit -2mm Tap and Drill Set -M2 x...
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