Thorens accessories question

[kaplang]

Was there ever available an accessory that lifted the tone arm of a Thorens TT when the record was finished playing? If so could someone please post some close up pictures of one if you have any. I want to try and devise something like that for my TD 124 with the SME 2009 tone arm. I already have some ideas but want to see what has already been done. :scratch2:


Thanks,

George

 

[DublinTrader]

I don't think Thorens produced anything of that nature but you could buy a product called QUP (Cue Up). Assuming there is sufficient room between the tone arm and platter.

http://www.thequp.com

 

[Mc_Man]

The original Q-Up was made by Thorens or had their name on it anyway. It is being reproduced now, great little gadget and works quite well.

 

[Buttercup]

Audio Technica used to make a really slick unit, they raise the arm gently. I don't have any experience with the Q-up, but from their u-tube demo it appears it's simply a spring... not a very elegant solution.

Google Audio Technica AT 6006

 

[Buttercup]

Here's another one!

http://www.soundscapehifi.com/expressimo.htm#LIFT

 

[kaplang]

Here's another one!

http://www.soundscapehifi.com/expressimo.htm#LIFT

Thanks for this.

I think I like The Lift design better then then Q Up. Its so simple. The web site you specified shows it, but does not have any way to purchase. Do you know if they are still available anywhere.

George