{"title":"Turntable Setup Tools","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"integrityhifi-tru-lift-1","title":"Integrityhifi Tru-Lift Automatic Tonearm Lifter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canadian based company, Integrityhifi has come up with a patent pending widget that is sure to make vinyl enthusiasts fall in love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we love manual \u003ca href=\"\/turntables.html?cat=26\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, our customers are constantly asking us about tables with an auto-lift at the end. Meaning, when the record ends and you’re not in the room (or you’ve fallen asleep to the sweet sounds of vinyl), the tonearm will lift on its own. To be honest, this isn’t a very common feature these days, especially in high-end manual tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter the Tru-Lift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eWhat Problem Does This Solve (AKA - Why We Want One!)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you care about getting the best sound from your records, you probably have a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/manual-vs-automatic-turntables\/\"\u003emanual turntable\u003c\/a\u003e. In fact, if we had to guess, we’d say something like 99% of the turntables available over $299 are fully manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a manual turntable, you push a button to start the table, move the tonearm over the lead in the record groove, lower it down (typically with a cueing lever), and enjoy the music. When the record ends, you use the same cueing lever to lift the tonearm back up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefit of manual tables is that by having less moving parts, there is less of a chance of noise from these parts dragging under to tonearm and getting to your stylus, which can negatively impact the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe downside is that if you’re not there to lift the tonearm when the record ends, you will hear a “ker-chunk, ker-chunk” sound as your precious stylus sits in the lead out groove, bumping over and over against the last groove in the disk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eWhat’s the Solution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years there have been a few products that have come out that use a trigger mechanism to sense when the arm is at the end of the record lift it automatically. Audio-Technica had one 30+ years ago that worked reasonably well, but could be very temperamental. Others have been so strong that they would sometimes launch your tonearm in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we first found out about the Tru-Lift, we have to admit that we were somewhat skeptical. It looked a lot like that super finicky one we remembered from Audio-Technica. However, once we had it in our hands, we could tell this was the real deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eHow Does the Tru-Lift Work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several size options for the Tru-Lift, which we will go over later, but they all share the same lifting mechanism. First, when you hold the Tru-Lift, you can tell this is not a toy, it is very heavy and built with precision. It comes with a bit of this sticky stuff called Blu-Tack. You’ll see a little round rod which runs parallel to the surface of your turntable. This rod is in a cylinder that allows it to move up slowly, just like the cueing lever on your turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou press down on it to put it in the “armed” position and it’s held there by a small piece of wire that then goes up at a 90 degree angle. When this trigger gets moved by about 1\/16”, it unlocks and the lifter rod slowly rises. What we love is the fact that you do not get any false triggers. It only engages when it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou basically position it on the surface of your turntable so that when your tonearm goes into the lead out groove, it hits the trigger and the rod lifts your tonearm up off the record. Simple, but it’s exactly what we’re looking for!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eHow Do I Install a Tru-Lift on My Turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the various sizes come into play. The lifting mechanism is a fixed height, but if you have looked at many turntables you know that the distance between the tonearm and the plinth can vary quite a bit due to the various heights of turntable platters. We can help you determine which model you need for your specific turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome turntables have very tall platters and may require a Tru-Lift with a more robust base to keep it stable. This is what accounts for the jump in price. For most turntables, one of the four standard sizes at $209 will be correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you have the right size you simply find the spot on your turntable plinth (the top of the base) where it will engage the arm at the right spot. This step takes most people 2-5 minutes. Every size Tru-Lift has a pretty decent vertical range adjustment (about ⅜”). Once you have found the right spot, you put some of the Blu-Tack on the bottom, push down to make it all stick, and you’re done!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this point all you have to do is press down on the rod mechanism, sit back, and relax! You’ll never have to hear that “ker-chunk” sound again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are like us and hate getting startled or having to run into the room to stop that awful sound at the end of a record, you’ll love the Tru-Lift. It’s a bit pricey but is built to last. 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Since then the high-tech know-how of ancient Japan made remarkable advancement in a very short time. In 745 AD the construction of the great Buddha of Nara began. The sculpture is 15.8m (52.2 feet) height and weighs 380 tons. According to the temple record it took 14 months to make the casting mold. To cast the statue several dozen blast furnaces were built around the site. It took 449 tons of copper, 8.5 tons of tin, 2.5 tons of mercury and 440 kg of gold and 2.6 million workers to finish the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe melting point of copper is 1083°C, but the heat generated by charcoal is 800°C. Then a new technology made it possible to raise the temperature to 1000°C, and to lower the melting point of the copper by adding 2% tin. The stature was then gold plated. 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Considering the above the signal must be clean throughout the sweep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-8 Reference tone for testing channel output\u003cbr\u003eWith this standard reference, signal is it possible to check the correctness of the connections of the left and right channels, channel balance and speed of the turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 -14 Tracking ability test, 315 Hz lateral modulation\u003cbr\u003eThese tracks contain a 315 Hz signal, recorded at increasing pick amplitudes of 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100 micrometers. Please refer to your cartridge’s tracking ability value specified in the technical datasheet. Your cartridge should be able to track the actual level without audible distortion. Inability to track can be heard as a departure from a pure tone or a sputtering and intermittent tone. To determine if it is one or both channels, the balance control can be utilized. In case of differing tracking ability in the left and right channels it is probably necessary to readjust the anti-skating correction of the tonearm. If both channels fail to track properly, then the vertical tracking force should be increased until no further improvement of the tracking force can be obtained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15. Square Wave Form 2.7 msec duty cycle 3:7\u003cbr\u003eWhen monitoring the output of your cartridge with an oscilloscope you’ll then see a square wave located precisely above each other if the connection from the cartridge is correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter successful completion of the above test procedures, you can ensure that your cartridge is optimized. 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The Ortofon tracking force gauge tool is a small plastic pivot type scale that will accurately measure the tracking force between 1.25 g and 4 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon stylus force gauge is simple to use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Very gently, rest the cartridge stylus (needle) into the grooved guide track at the desired tracking force marking.\u003cbr\u003e2. Next, adjust the counter-weight or tonearm pressure dials until the Ortofon pivot scale is in balance. 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Meaning, when the record ends and you’re not in the room (or you’ve fallen asleep to the sweet sounds of vinyl), the tonearm will lift on its own. To be honest, this isn’t a very common feature these days, especially in high-end manual tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter the Tru-Lift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eWhat Problem Does This Solve (AKA - Why We Want One!)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you care about getting the best sound from your records, you probably have a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/manual-vs-automatic-turntables\/\"\u003emanual turntable\u003c\/a\u003e. In fact, if we had to guess, we’d say something like 99% of the turntables available over $299 are fully manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a manual turntable, you push a button to start the table, move the tonearm over the lead in the record groove, lower it down (typically with a cueing lever), and enjoy the music. When the record ends, you use the same cueing lever to lift the tonearm back up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefit of manual tables is that by having less moving parts, there is less of a chance of noise from these parts dragging under to tonearm and getting to your stylus, which can negatively impact the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe downside is that if you’re not there to lift the tonearm when the record ends, you will hear a “ker-chunk, ker-chunk” sound as your precious stylus sits in the lead out groove, bumping over and over against the last groove in the disk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eWhat’s the Solution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years there have been a few products that have come out that use a trigger mechanism to sense when the arm is at the end of the record lift it automatically. Audio-Technica had one 30+ years ago that worked reasonably well, but could be very temperamental. Others have been so strong that they would sometimes launch your tonearm in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we first found out about the Tru-Lift, we have to admit that we were somewhat skeptical. It looked a lot like that super finicky one we remembered from Audio-Technica. However, once we had it in our hands, we could tell this was the real deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\n\t\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/header.jpg\" alt=\"Close up shot of the IntergityHifi Tonearm lifter.\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\t\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eHow Does the Tru-Lift Work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several size options for the Tru-Lift, which we will go over later, but they all share the same lifting mechanism. First, when you hold the Tru-Lift, you can tell this is not a toy, it is very heavy and built with precision. It comes with a bit of this sticky stuff called Blu-Tack. You’ll see a little round rod which runs parallel to the surface of your turntable. This rod is in a cylinder that allows it to move up slowly, just like the cueing lever on your turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou press down on it to put it in the “armed” position and it’s held there by a small piece of wire that then goes up at a 90 degree angle. When this trigger gets moved by about 1\/16”, it unlocks and the lifter rod slowly rises. What we love is the fact that you do not get any false triggers. It only engages when it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou basically position it on the surface of your turntable so that when your tonearm goes into the lead out groove, it hits the trigger and the rod lifts your tonearm up off the record. Simple, but it’s exactly what we’re looking for!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eHow Do I Install a Tru-Lift on My Turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the various sizes come into play. The lifting mechanism is a fixed height, but if you have looked at many turntables you know that the distance between the tonearm and the plinth can vary quite a bit due to the various heights of turntable platters. We can help you determine which model you need for your specific turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome turntables have very tall platters and may require a Tru-Lift with a more robust base to keep it stable. This is what accounts for the jump in price. For most turntables, one of the four standard sizes at $209 will be correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you have the right size you simply find the spot on your turntable plinth (the top of the base) where it will engage the arm at the right spot. This step takes most people 2-5 minutes. Every size Tru-Lift has a pretty decent vertical range adjustment (about ⅜”). Once you have found the right spot, you put some of the Blu-Tack on the bottom, push down to make it all stick, and you’re done!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this point all you have to do is press down on the rod mechanism, sit back, and relax! You’ll never have to hear that “ker-chunk” sound again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are like us and hate getting startled or having to run into the room to stop that awful sound at the end of a record, you’ll love the Tru-Lift. It’s a bit pricey but is built to last. 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