Expressimo Audio in
California, USA has been in the forefront of offering solutions to
improve Rega tonearms, and in offering other innovative products.
Managed by Sal Calaio, his creative mind has never ceased to churn out
well-machined ground-breaking products.
"There is
an important advantage lifting the arm up at a record's end. It eliminates
excessive vinyl build up on the sides of the stylus and this is why. A
stylus riding that last groove more then twice is creating heat, (at the
stylus point are tons of pressure producing this heat) thus melting the
vinyl — extra rotation — extra heat. Once this heavy build up occurs, it
must be completely removed before the next play. A dirty stylus will damage
the grooves therefore changing the sound. At least an hour should pass
before playing the same record over again, this allows the vinyl to resume
its shape."
Your
stylus will love these pickup devices. Say goodbye to leaping up from the sweet
spot to lift the tonearm at record's end. Received a telephone call
when the cartridge was near record's end ? Fell asleep while listening
to vinyl, after a hard day's work ? In the middle of something urgent ?
No worries, these tonearm pickup devices will preserve your precious cartridge from
unnecessary wear.
The LIFT
Maximum Height 2.812"
(2-13/16")
Minimum Height 2.375"
(2-3/8")
Should cover most tables with a plinth.
Stereophile Magazine Recommended Component
"Once
properly adjusted it worked flawlessly and reliably,
lifting
the arm off the record gently and without surprises".
- Michael Fremer, Stereophile Oct 97 issue
Receiving 8 "walk on water" reviews
The LIFT
is CNC machined from brass, hand de-burred-polished, & chrome plated. Height
& Balance is easily adjusted.
Weights are the top part of the LIFT/LIFT2.
Heavier arms & cartridges require a heavier weight to hold the arm up after
it has tripped the LIFT swing arm. Aside from the standard weight,
extra weights are available, 2 and 4 grams heavier. Priced separately,
or exchange.
Expressimo Audio introduced The Heavy Weight for Rega, VPI, AQ tonearms in
1998, Origin Live in 1999. Since it’s introduction in 1998, The Heavy
Weight has “Rocked”
the Audio world!. Rave reviews Worldwide have been written by consumers
and reviewers, considering it as "must
have"
counterweight for ALL Rega - VPI - Origin Live tonearms...
Stereophile Recommend Component
"It's Amazing !!"
- Michael
Fremer,
Stereophile Magazine May 2003 Vol. 26 No 26
It has
revolutionized the way counterweights are designed and machined.
Thousands of Heavy Weights have been sold to satisfied customers worldwide,
a testimonial to its effectiveness.
Check out
much praise in hifi magazines and forums.
Adjustable
Heavy Weight
"Staying
ahead in an industry I love with passion, Expressimo Audio has just
introduced The Adjustable Heavy Weights.
Suitable for 4.5g to 12g cartridges, laser marked with vertical alignment
lines. Removing large set screw removes seven (7) grams of weight."
- Sal Calaio
"There
is no tweak or product on this planet that makes such a dramatic sonic
improvement in sound reproduction as The Heavy Weight. Some claim It’s
“live” ! The Heavy Weight’s asymmetrical design is far superior to round
donut types allowing for a lower mass and lower center of gravity... thus
controlling the stylus from wiggling, jiggling and slapping back & fourth
in the groove... all which muddies, distorts and cancels sounds.. a sonic
disaster!.. The Heavy Weight can’t “roll” as donuts can...“It’s The Way
The Heavy Weight Hangs” why you will “hear your vinyl for the first time”.
I guarantee it!...
They say Imitation is the best form of flattery.
The
Heavy Weight has captured the attention of several turntable -tonearm
companies leading them to copy it’s asymmetrical design by replacing their
old round rubber bouncing counterweights with a asymmetrical one. What’s
with this?!. ... I thought these guys had their sh1t together! Obviously
NOT!... "
Introducing a new Rega RB 250-300-600-900 -1000 Tonearm End Stubs. Also for
Origin Live and ALL Rage's. Beautifully machined from 303 stainless
steel to exacting tolerances insures proper fit. Superior Design and
Function.
These
end stubs
offer superior improvement in solid arm - counterweight coupling. Stock end
stubs can not be torqued tight as there is no provision to do so and in time
they loosen allowing the counterweight to wiggle and the stylus to wiggle
losing it’s tracking ability which will muddy up the sound, a sonic
disaster. Expressimo end stubs are highly recommended by customers as a
sonic improvement over stock..
Fits ALL
REGA RB 250 -300- 600 -900 -1000 and some other Rega tonearms.. All
Expressimo Audio end stubs are machined from stainless steel.
Expressimo Audio 2 HeX-Treme end stubs have a 5/32 hex broached into the
end. A 5/32 Allen wrench (supplied) insures the end stub will torque 25
times tighter to the arm tube.
