{"title":"Little Fwend","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"little-fwend-low-automatic-tonearm-lifter-rega-p8-p10-compatible","title":"Little Fwend LOW Automatic Tonearm Lifter - Rega P8\/P10 Compatible","description":"\u003ch3\u003eUse the Little Fwend Automatic Tonearm Lifter with Your Rega P8, P10, or Naia Turntable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe folks at Little Fwend received countless emails from customers asking how to get the LOW model of the Little Fwend Automatic Tonearm Lifter to work if there is a circular hole in the exact spot where it needs to be mounted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe result of these entreaties is the new limited edition mounting platform for the LOW model. It is custom machined to fit the skeletal plinth of the Rega P8, P10, and Naia turntables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIt will also fit the other Rega models from the P3 and up, since the 1.7\"-diameter opening (44mm) in the arm brace is the same for all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e that this product includes the P8 \/ P10 mount only and does not include the LOW tonearm lifter, which is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIntuitive and Easy to Install\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe P8 \/ P10-Mount for the Little Fwend LOW is designed to be very intuitive and easy to install. The mounting platform is friction-fit, and when the recessed arc is aligned along the curvature of the platter, the mount will be oriented correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eLittle Fwend points out that this is a highly unofficial product and has nothing to do with Rega.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Fwend","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981929930925,"sku":"NEW-LFLOWP8P10","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45981929963693,"sku":"DEMO-LFLOWP8P10","price":238.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/LFLOWP8P10_01_front_lifter_2024__33071.1730232364.1280.1280_905f01f0-8e8c-4c1c-983d-b721c04eaebb.jpg?v=1778158202"},{"product_id":"little-fwend-high-automatic-tonearm-lifter","title":"Little Fwend HIGH Automatic Tonearm Lifter","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"Recommended\" Award – \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e Magazine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcclaimed Automatic Tonearm Lifter Helps Protect Your Stylus from Unneeded Wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Little Fwend HIGH automatic turntable lift is designed for Clearaudio, VPI, Kuzma, Dr. Feickert, McIntosh, and many more turntable brands. It is a most necessary accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA serious turntable is almost always manual. You are undoubtedly a person who listens to music in a mindful and focused fashion, and that is great. But sometimes life happens. A drifting thought or someone calling on your attention can suddenly distract you, and two hours later you wonder if you turned the turntable off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe precious diamond at the end of the cantilever has a useful life of 1000-2000 hours before it needs to be retipped, if it is a hi-end model, or replaced. There is no point in wearing it out prematurely if you can easily avoid it. That's where the Little Fwend automatic tonearm lifter comes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Little Fwend is mounted on your turntable and set up to trigger a lifting mechanism that raises your tonearm and stylus above the surface of the record after the music inevitably fades out. It is 100% mechanical and will not affect the audio signal in any way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"I Recommend It Without Hesitation,\" Raves \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Little Fwend, the name of which you will hate or love, is one of the most well-conceived, well-packaged, well-made audio accessories I have encountered. I recommend it without hesitation,\" raved the late, great Art Dudley in \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, back on January 24, 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It does what it says on the box, it’s an automatic tonearm lifter that is extremely well finished, looks the part, and simply lifts your tonearm when you get to the run-out grooves – groovy,\" notes Oscar Stewart, \u003cem\u003eHiFi Pig Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, June 3, 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e \"Recommended\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"A beautifully made precision, damped lifter, it is triggered when the arm touches a delicate spring\/antenna at the end of a record,\" is how \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e describes the Little Fwend, honoring it with the magazine's \"Recommended\" Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The damped lifting mechanism is super smooth and results in a gentle rise that is free of bouncing or jerking as the arm rises. This is a superb device that’s beautifully crafted and will make an elegant and useful addition for many turntable users. \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe High Points of the HIGH\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIf you own a Clearaudio, VPI, Kuzma, Dr. Feickert, or McIntosh turntable, the Little Fwend HIGH is for you. It is compatible with and many more turntable brands, too. The HIGH works with turntables with 1.6\" to 3.19\" (48-81mm) from the mounting surface and up to the underside of the tonearm, measured while the stylus is in the groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe HIGH model has been sold to more than 1500 happy customers since 2016. It fits turntables with thicker platters (VPI, McIntosh, Dohmann etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor the Little Fwend HIGH to work, you need a flat mounting surface between the edge of the platter and the base of the tonearm to adhere the magnetic mounting disc. Point the stylus towards the middle of the run-out groove of a 12” record and measure to see if you have at least 1.10\" (28mm) diameter free space straight under the tonearm tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSee https:\/\/www.littlefwend.com\/compatible-turntables for a full list of compatible turntables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Fwend","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982917853357,"sku":"NEW-LFHIGH","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45982917886125,"sku":"DEMO-LFHIGH","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/LFHIGH_01_front_2024__69093.1728667118.1280.1280_b12dfc6e-62a0-4fd4-a179-87efcf17b4ce.jpg?v=1778158161"},{"product_id":"little-fwend-disco-mk-iii-technics-sl-1200-compatible-automatic-tonearm-lifter","title":"Little Fwend DISCO MK III - Technics SL-1200 Compatible - Automatic Tonearm Lifter","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Component 2025 - \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Recommended\" Award – \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e Magazine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcclaimed Automatic Tonearm Lifter Helps Protect Your Stylus from Unneeded Wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Little Fwend DISCO MK II automatic turntable lift is custom machined to fit the new SL-1300G and every Technics SL-1200 version from the 1979 Mk2 and up to the latest high end models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA serious turntable is almost always manual. You are undoubtedly a person who listens to music in a mindful and focused fashion, and that is great. But sometimes life happens. A drifting thought or someone calling on your attention can suddenly distract you, and two hours later you wonder if you turned the turntable off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe precious diamond at the end of the cantilever has a useful life of 1000-2000 hours before it needs to be retipped, if it is a hi-end model, or replaced. There is no point in wearing it out prematurely if you can easily avoid it. That's where the Little Fwend automatic tonearm lifter comes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Little Fwend is mounted on your turntable and set up to trigger a lifting mechanism that raises your tonearm and stylus above the surface of the record after the music inevitably fades out. It is 100% mechanical and will not affect the audio signal in any way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"This is beautifully machined item available in three sizes,\" observes Michael Fremer at \u003cem\u003eanalogplanet.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"The lift cylinder is smooth-operating and well-damped, which results in a gentle rise, free of bouncing or 'violent upheavals' as the arm rises, regarding of its mass or tracking force. Little Fwend provides excellent set-up instructions and includes both magnetic and adhesive ways to fix the base to your turntable.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored the Little Fwend by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"From Norway comes the Little Fwend, an automatic tonearm lifter in the tradition of the fondly remembered Audio-Technica AT-6006 Safety Raiser: a damped, spring-loaded cueing platform that lies in wait for a tonearm to pass overhead and trip its trigger—an event timed to occur when the stylus is done playing an LP side and has entered the lead-out area. AD [Art Dudley] described the Little Fwend as 'one of the most well-conceived, well-packaged, well-made audio accessories I've encountered.'\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e \"Recommended\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"A beautifully made precision, damped lifter, it is triggered when the arm touches a delicate spring\/antenna at the end of a record,\" is how \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e describes the Little Fwend, honoring it with the magazine's \"Recommended\" Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The damped lifting mechanism is super smooth and results in a gentle rise that is free of bouncing or jerking as the arm rises. This is a superb device that’s beautifully crafted and will make an elegant and useful addition for many turntable users. \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"I Recommend It Without Hesitation,\" Raves \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I recommend it without hesitation,\" raves Art Dudley in \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, January 24, 2017. \"Since the first day I tried it, a few weeks ago as I write this, the Little Fwend has performed reliably and smoothly, sparing my styli untold minutes of wear—and every minute counts.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It does what it says on the box, it’s an automatic tonearm lifter that is extremely well finished, looks the part, and simply lifts your tonearm when you get to the run-out grooves – groovy,\" notes Oscar Stewart, \u003cem\u003eHiFi Pig Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, June 3, 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDiscover the DISCO MK II\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIf you own a new SL-1300G or any Technics SL-1200 version from the 1979 Mk2 and up to the latest high end models, the Little Fwend DISCO MK II is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe new upgraded DISCO is no longer made from lightweight aluminum but is machined from solid brass and then nickel plated. And it now comes with a magnet mount instead of a double-sided adhesive, which allows you to just lift it off the mounting platform to readjust the trigger point or height level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe hex set screw dimension is also changed to the larger M3, so if (or when) you lose the Allen key in your long-haired rug, you can use a standard 1.5mm Allen key instead of the original 0.9mm very non-standard size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe adjustable height range is based on use with the standard 5.8mm rubber mat and Technics tonearm. If you have modified your turntable or use other configurations, there is an extra double-sided adhesive in the toolkit so you can go lower by omitting the 0.5mm mounting platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"So Reliable, I Could Even Relax and Sunbathe\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Little Fwend works so well and is so reliable that I could even relax and sunbathe in a hammock while listening to my turntable and I didn’t have to worry a second about my sound box,\" notes Germany's \u003cem\u003efidelity-magazine.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"[I]t has huge benefits, looks great, and doesn’t interfere with the sound whatsoever. Conclusion: I get by with a little help from my fwend!\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Fwend","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983449677997,"sku":"NEW-LFDISCOMKIII","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45983449710765,"sku":"DEMO-LFDISCOMKIII","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/LFDISCOMKII_01_front_2024__18378.1728666608.1280.1280_2eedc611-6699-4798-91d9-e0745a22de4d.jpg?v=1778158146"},{"product_id":"little-fwend-low-automatic-tonearm-lifter","title":"Little Fwend LOW Automatic Tonearm Lifter","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Component 2025 - \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Recommended\" Award – \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e Magazine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcclaimed Automatic Tonearm Lifter Helps Protect Your Stylus from Unneeded Wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Little Fwend LOW automatic turntable lift is designed for Rega, Linn, Thorens, Pro-Ject, MoFi Electronics, and many more turntable brands. It is a most necessary accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA serious turntable is almost always manual. You are undoubtedly a person who listens to music in a mindful and focused fashion, and that is great. But sometimes life happens. A drifting thought or someone calling on your attention can suddenly distract you, and two hours later you wonder if you turned the turntable off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe precious diamond at the end of the cantilever has a useful life of 1000-2000 hours before it needs to be retipped, if it is a hi-end model, or replaced. There is no point in wearing it out prematurely if you can easily avoid it. That's where the Little Fwend automatic tonearm lifter comes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Little Fwend is mounted on your turntable and set up to trigger a lifting mechanism that raises your tonearm and stylus above the surface of the record after the music inevitably fades out. It is 100% mechanical and will not affect the audio signal in any way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"This is beautifully machined item available in three sizes,\" observes Michael Fremer at \u003cem\u003eanalogplanet.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"The lift cylinder is smooth-operating and well-damped, which results in a gentle rise, free of bouncing or 'violent upheavals' as the arm rises, regarding of its mass or tracking force. Little Fwend provides excellent set-up instructions and includes both magnetic and adhesive ways to fix the base to your turntable.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored the Little Fwend by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"From Norway comes the Little Fwend, an automatic tonearm lifter in the tradition of the fondly remembered Audio-Technica AT-6006 Safety Raiser: a damped, spring-loaded cueing platform that lies in wait for a tonearm to pass overhead and trip its trigger—an event timed to occur when the stylus is done playing an LP side and has entered the lead-out area. AD [Art Dudley] described the Little Fwend as 'one of the most well-conceived, well-packaged, well-made audio accessories I've encountered.'\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e \"Recommended\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"A beautifully made precision, damped lifter, it is triggered when the arm touches a delicate spring\/antenna at the end of a record,\" is how \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e describes the Little Fwend, honoring it with the magazine's \"Recommended\" Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The damped lifting mechanism is super smooth and results in a gentle rise that is free of bouncing or jerking as the arm rises. This is a superb device that’s beautifully crafted and will make an elegant and useful addition for many turntable users. \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"I Recommend It Without Hesitation,\" Raves \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I recommend it without hesitation,\" raves Art Dudley in \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, January 24, 2017. \"Since the first day I tried it, a few weeks ago as I write this, the Little Fwend has performed reliably and smoothly, sparing my styli untold minutes of wear—and every minute counts.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It does what it says on the box, it’s an automatic tonearm lifter that is extremely well finished, looks the part, and simply lifts your tonearm when you get to the run-out grooves – groovy,\" notes Oscar Stewart, \u003cem\u003eHiFi Pig Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, June 3, 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Lowdown on the LOW\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIf you own a Rega, Linn, Thorens, Pro-Ject, or MoFi Electronics turntable, the Little Fwend LOW is for you. It is compatible with and many more turntable brands, too. The LOW works with turntables with 1.26\" to 1.93\" (32-49mm) from the mounting surface and up to the underside of the tonearm, measured while the stylus is in the groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe LOW model has been sold to more than 2000 happy customers since 2016. It fits most turntables with regular thickness platters (Linn, Rega, etc.) or where the LOW is mounted on the armpod instead of on the plinth (Brinkmann, Michell Gyrodec, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor the Little Fwend LOW to work, you need a flat mounting surface between the edge of the platter and the base of the tonearm to adhere the magnetic mounting disc. Point the stylus towards the middle of the run-out groove of a 12” record and measure to see if you have at least 1.10\" (28mm) diameter free space straight under the tonearm tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"So Reliable, I Could Even Relax and Sunbathe\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Little Fwend works so well and is so reliable that I could even relax and sunbathe in a hammock while listening to my turntable and I didn’t have to worry a second about my sound box,\" notes Germany's \u003cem\u003efidelity-magazine.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"[I]t has huge benefits, looks great, and doesn’t interfere with the sound whatsoever. Conclusion: I get by with a little help from my fwend!\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Fwend","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983509774509,"sku":"NEW-LFLOW","price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45983509807277,"sku":"DEMO-LFLOW","price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/LFLOW_01_front_2024__65488.1729695114.1280.1280_97427407-8cca-46f7-821c-b4d916025d29.jpg?v=1778158183"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/leak-copy.oembed","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}