Thanks for the response. I've regretfully opened it up. Very interesting to look inside. It is spotless and everything seems to move around with ease. The brown plastic lifter in my picture above is loose and I can't identify any part that would connect to push it up. I suppose I'll call Atlantic or Soundsmith and get their opinion. Incidentally

I've been looking through the forums and hoping to find what I need — but I don't even know what I need as I am a total dummy when it comes to the terminology and audio technology in general. Here's my situation: I'm renting this house for the spring and the owner has a Beogram 1700 turntable in his setup. I put a record on and