Yes, I know; the brand name sucks.
To make matters worse, this is the model designed specifically for the Technics SL1200 series, and it’s called the Disco!
On the plus side, however, this little gizmo works flawlessly.
Press down on the rubber beam before you drop the needle, and the wire trigger is ‘armed’. When the tonearm hits it at the end of the side, it releases the piston which raises the beam. The lift action is quiet, gentle and buttery smooth. And it works every time.
Setting the height of the beam and the precise trigger point requires some trial and error. But once you’ve dialed it in, it stays that way. Making minor adjustments later is also pretty simple, as the base attaches via a magnet. All in all, a clever piece of engineering that’s made my listening sessions a more relaxed affair.
To make matters worse, this is the model designed specifically for the Technics SL1200 series, and it’s called the Disco!
On the plus side, however, this little gizmo works flawlessly.
Press down on the rubber beam before you drop the needle, and the wire trigger is ‘armed’. When the tonearm hits it at the end of the side, it releases the piston which raises the beam. The lift action is quiet, gentle and buttery smooth. And it works every time.
Setting the height of the beam and the precise trigger point requires some trial and error. But once you’ve dialed it in, it stays that way. Making minor adjustments later is also pretty simple, as the base attaches via a magnet. All in all, a clever piece of engineering that’s made my listening sessions a more relaxed affair.
