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The Presslift
As a new invention comes along for a device capable of associating distinct functions previously accomplished by separate devices, it is often difficult to describe such device in one succinct word. In the world of Hi-Fi analog audio equipment we find many separate devices specifically designed to improve the quality of the audio signal extracted from the groove. When it comes to vinyl, dedicated purists, aka audiophiles, appear to agree unanimously that highest purity in sound comes from turntables and tonearm combinations which employ the least complex electromechanical configurations, especially those doing away with intricate electronics or internal automations that may affect the mechanical isolation of the conversion system. Many of such devices were refined over decades of development leading to state-of-the-art machines, some of which could set the enthusiast back by multiple thousands and even tens of thousands in hard currency. However, with purity we lose the convenience and the comfort otherwise available with automatic turntables, some of which were marvels of technology in their own right at the time when the race for automation and complications was at its highest: some decades ago, too many decades ago that went by too fast... So, you chose to go down the path of high-end, that quest for purity that never ends and every measure of satisfaction received along the way has a bittersweet taste... you worry who handles your gear, you tinker with the arm set-up and you are often wondering whether or not you could do with a better cartridge. Then you worry about the cartridge and every play becomes a ritual and you are now the guardian of the system... you cannot walk away for too long because the record will end, you cannot fall asleep because the record will end, you cannot forget it on because the record will end... and if that happens, your cartridge and stylus will suffer and therefore you suffer... The Mind-Pop Revolution name was given to a new product which combines record stabilization with the ability to lift the tonearm at the end of the play. We didn't know exactly what to call it... is it a bird, is it a plane?...And then we realized, we brought to the industry a new term: the presslift! The Mind-Pop Revolution presslift is the newest improvement instrument for manual turntables! The "press" is for the record, the "lift" is for your peace of mind.
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tablejockey You are right, it is a long article and it is hard to read especially without spaces between paragraphs. I tried to edit it but once responses are made it can no longer be edited. I will keep your point in mind for the future! PS: imo, your AT-art9 is worth rebuilding for the right price. FYI, AT has a rebuild program. |
mindpoprevolution- Your suggestion is appreciated. Gathered from FAQ on ART9- "Thank you for your inquiry. There is no rebuild of the cartridge. Answered on 2/21/2018 by AudioSolutionsManager from Audio-Technica U.S., Inc." The ART 1000 is the only model AT supports for factory rebuild. For $5K, I would expect a company to do so. I have used Soundsmith before, so I will eventually send it back to them. The repair however, is not the same as a factory rebuild. A replacement cantilever is glued to the original break on the original cantilever. The cart now, isn't the same. I'm guessing it will still be a great performer, but different. For less than half the cost of a new one, It's a reasonable solution. Thanks for reminding me. I forgot about the ART9 boxed up, and waiting for repair. |
I’m guessing, all those keystrokes were about lifting an arm, when a record ends. My first Safety Raiser(AT6006) lasted 30+ years, before it began lifting too quickly. That’s a lot of years, in which I enjoyed end-of-record-peace-of-mind, via it’s very gentle lifting habits. Not bad for the $19.95 that I paid, back in 1980. I quickly found a couple NOS/NIB Raisers, for which I(gladly) paid $120 each. Now, Audio-Technica has re-released the piece(AT6006R), sans the lock-down wire of the old(no big loss) and a higher price(of course). https://www.audio-technica.com/cms/accessories/398e4995e9bfe926/index.html I’m not really crazy about changing the effective mass and/or resonance of my tonearm, by adding a chunk of alloy to it’s headshell, either. |
it began lifting too quicklyIf you still have it, you can ’slow it down’ by renewing the silicon gel. Easy job, as the raiser-piston pulls out, just be removing the little screw behind it. The silicon is sold for fixing cueing-devices, and fairly easy to find. I agree the lockdown wire is unnecessary. As for the price, used ones sell for that, or more, and now that the patent has expired, some knock-offs are double the price. Great little device; some complain it doesn’t work, but they just don’t know how. As for OP’s invention, it’s brilliant... in some ways, e.g. the ascending spiral. The ’bar’ across the headshell needn’t be so massive; to me the weight is ugly (as is the bar — both are design overkill); it doesn't address edge-warp; and I’d prefer a clamp — it’s a firmer grip, pressure is adjustable, and why add mass to the bearing? Sorry for the diss, OP. Honest feedback. If you think I’m wrong, by all means defend your creation. I wish you success, I love the idea, and if it were available in the simpler form described, I’d grab it. |
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