The Q Up

Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by ibanez_ax, Jul 1, 2013.

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  1. ibanez_ax

    ibanez_ax Forum Resident Thread Starter

    Does anybody use or know if this is something that is worth buying? This device automatically lifts the tonearm at the end of records.

    http://www.thequp.com/
     
  2. docdan50

    docdan50 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Dallas Texas USA
    Works well for me with vpi 10.5i
     
  3. Claude

    Claude Senior Member

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    Luxembourg
  4. jordanb87

    jordanb87 Forum Resident

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    Winnipeg, Canada
    I've been wondering the same thing as the OP. I'd like one for my Rega. It seems a bit overpriced, but I guess that's to be expected with hi-fi accessories. Does it have to be shaved down like the website shows to fit a Rega?
     
  5. Jim in Houston

    Jim in Houston The Godfather of Alt-Country & Punk

    Location:
    Houston, TX, USA
    Bought one from Brian at Whetstone in Austin about a month ago and haven't installed it yet. Long weekend coming up, should have time then. BTW, that will be on a P5.
     
  6. Kaiser "SET" Say

    Kaiser "SET" Say Member

    Location:
    Arkansas
    I have been very satisfied with mine, it actually comes with different height risers that are also grooved so you may not need to shave anything and I just taped mine with electrical tape once I had my height right:)
     

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  7. ibanez_ax

    ibanez_ax Forum Resident Thread Starter


    Thanks. I have an AT LP120 and I measured and it appears it will fit. I just might order one.
     
  8. samn

    samn New Member

    It works wonderfully on my RP3 as I tend to doze off when listening to vinyls. Better have it to protect those diamond needles.
     
  9. eurekaiv

    eurekaiv Active Member

    Location:
    Orange County, CA
    Is it worth buying? In my opinion no. It provides one of the highest ratios of what you get for what it actually is I've seen in hi-fi—$.50 worth of poorly cast plastic for $59.95. I really feel the q-up is a world class piece of junk. I have a stylift I bought on eBay for about $40 and I like it much better, though it's also a bit fiddly to set up and they haven't been made in years so second hand is the only option. I'm interested in an Audio Technica safety raiser but they're well into the $100s typically and I've yet to be bothered. I'll probably just wait for another stylift to come along so I can replace the q-up on my second table.
     
  10. My original Thorens Q up has served me flawlessly for 30 yrs.
    ymmv
     
  11. ls35a

    ls35a Forum Resident

    Location:
    Eagle, Idaho
    Works great on my SOTA. It's well worth the asking price.

    Problem on the REGA is it will 'pop' the arm up a bit and it will hit the inside of the dust cover (because it's so low on REGA's).

    Doesn't hurt anything but kind of annoying noise.
     
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