Littlite-Which one to buy?


Hi folks, I've considered buying a Littlite Lamp w/Base as it would sure make it easier to play LPs during the evening hours.

I understand that they make two output types, one with a 5 watt lamp, and one with a 2 watt lamp.

I would think that having a variable Rheostat on them for light output, that the 5 watt model would be the better choice?

Which do some of you folks use, and why? Which length Gooseneck?

I just want a basic model with weighted Base to sit alongside my Turntable, and I'm assuming the 12" Gooseneck should be suitable, and long enough for my VPI HW-19 Table? Mark

markd51

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Thank you Nsgarch, and Doug.

That's something I hadn't considered, was possible RF interference. I did some research, but find no mention of the dimmer being a possible problem?

One would think it wouldn't be such a problem, as these are used in pro applications, but I gather that most pros use these directly plugged into their boards, and then utilize some other control, most likely within the equipment.

I like the suggestion of the lamp being on the left side of the Table, so it won't interfere with manual use of the Tonearm, and with the 18" Gooseneck, I would have a greater degree of placement-adjustability, but will somthing like this, being in very close proximity to the Table's AC Motor have a greater adverse effect?
Or is this something more related to being in the electric AC line? (Or both?) Would being plugged into a conditioner-regulator help any in this regard?

On the VPI HW-19, the standard Motor Assembly is at the left-rear of the table, very close to where I would probably wish to have this Littlite.

While I'm certainly no wizard with electronics, I sort of gather that there is really no such thing as a quiet Rheostat? What's your take on this?

With the LED version of the Littlite, I'm thinking that there is no provision on the switch for adjusting brightness, is there? (Other than switching from white light, to red light, or a combination of both?)
The Littlite site sort of leaves me wondering about this?
Thanks, Mark

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No Problem Zargon, I'd like to learn as much as I can before I make a purchase, and would be interested too, in the Base's dimensions.If you goto the Littlitestore.com site, and click on any of the Lampsets, they do show the numerous available options for mounting. No doubt the standard base is probably most versatile, as one could use it on any table for doing close up meticulous work.A Clamp version, Velcro-Double Face Tape, or Magnetic Base are the other options.The Littlite Store has about the best prices I've seen so far, as it appears others are charging a minimum $20 more for the basic L3-18 Lampset. Mark