{"title":"Tonearm","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"clearaudio-satisfy-carbon-fiber-tonearm","title":"Clearaudio Satisfy Carbon Fiber Tonearm","description":"\u003ch4\u003eProviding Total Satisfaction\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Clearaudio difference isn't subtle. The difference between the German-based company and manufacturers is that Clearaudio tend to set standards in every class by designing products that become benchmarks in their class.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA case in point is the Satisfy. Clearaudio's carbon-fiber Satisfy tonearm incorporates sophisticated features normally associated with a few of the very best arms. It provides astonishing sound quality and beautiful appearance, offering total satisfaction. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSatisfy boasts high quality handmade Swiss vertical and lateral bearings, plus pure polished sapphire bearing materials for amazingly smooth and consistent operation. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIt's wired with critically acclaimed Clearaudio Direct Wire for an unbroken signal path from the cartridge pins through the arm tube to your phono preamplifier. An elegant, innovative magnetic anti-skating control helps perfect tracking for totally satisfying performance. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980508061869,"sku":"NEW-CLSACA","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CLSACA_ALL-LARGE__76775.1727265387.1280.1280_8c63def1-b452-4be0-94aa-c2c1f15752af.jpg?v=1778123893"},{"product_id":"little-fwend-p8-p10-mount-make-your-low-little-fwend-rega-p8-p10-compatible","title":"Little Fwend P8\/P10 Mount - Make Your LOW Little Fwend - Rega P8\/P10 Compatible","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Component 2025 - \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLittle Fwend Automatic Tonearm Lifter and Mounting Platform for Rega P8, P10, or Naia Turntable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFinally there is a version of the Little Fwend Automatic Tonearm Lifter that fits popular Rega and Naia turntable models.\u003c\/p\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. The 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\"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\u003eAcclaimed Little Fwend LOW Helps Protect Your Stylus from Wear\u003c\/h4\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 LOW 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\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\u003eIntuitive and Easy to Install\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis kit includes the P8 \/ P10 mount as well as the LOW tonearm lifter, so there is nothing else you need to buy. You get the tonearm lifter and the mounting platform together.\u003c\/p\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. Little Fwend points out that this is a highly unofficial product and has nothing to do with Rega.\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":"Audio Advisor","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980592701613,"sku":"NEW-LF8P10M","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45980592734381,"sku":"DEMO-LF8P10M","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/LF8P10M_01_top_view_2024__37215.1730314089.1280.1280_a38fd712-6454-45e6-87f5-1754f2f7a71a.jpg?v=1778158130"},{"product_id":"rega-rb220-tonearm","title":"Rega RB220 Tonearm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMeticulously Hand-Assembled, Precision Tonearm\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RB220 is the latest incarnation of one of Rega's most popular tonearms, taking full advantage of Rega's brand new arm tube and the current three-point arm mounting system. Each RB220 is meticulously hand assembled, creating a precision crafted tonearm achieving extremely low friction levels and performance way beyond the expectations of a product at this price point. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003ePrecision Crafted Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RB220 uses Rega's custom one-piece, aluminum arm tube, carefully manufactured to optimize performance and reduce stress on the Rega designed ultra-low friction polymer bearings (patent pending). Each tonearm is meticulously hand assembled using custom Rega made tools and torque settings to guarantee optimum performance. This level of care ensures perfect tracking and maximizes the amount of information the cartridge can extract from the record surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe latest version of RB220 now has adjustable bias, allowing greater compatibility with a wider range of cartridges. The Rega designed bias system will adjust the amount of bias as the tonearm tracks the record, ensuring even tracking and negating the need for user setting. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981213065389,"sku":"NEW-RERB220","price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45981213098157,"sku":"DEMO-RERB220","price":369.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RERB220_01-Large__27991.1727264983.1280.1280_4d8eed3f-aae0-45f6-b5e2-69f84cad5338.gif?v=1778117197"},{"product_id":"vpi-jmw-10-3d-reference-tonearm","title":"VPI JMW-10 3D Reference Tonearm","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"Immune to the Problem of Energy Storage\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe VPI JMW-10 3D is a modern take on the VPI's beloved JMW tonearm. It features a 3D printed armwand made from non-resonant epoxy, Reference internal wiring, and a 160-gram counterweight. The single-piece design is incredibly rigid, yet lightweight. If you are looking for a tonearm that will reveal subtle details of your favorite recordings, you have hit the jackpot here. It makes an ideal upgrade for VPI turntables (including VPI Classic Models 1 - 3) and will also enhance fine turntables from other manufacturers. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePreviewing the JMW-10 3D tonearm at a hi-fi trade show, \u003ci\u003eStereophile's\u003c\/i\u003e Art Dudley notes, \"VPI's new one-piece tonearm wand \/ headshell \/ bearing housing is molded from epoxy resin, which promises to resist sound-coloring resonances while remaining comparatively immune to the problem of energy storage.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAnalog audio guru Michael Fremer also praised the JMW-10 3D after a trade show preview. \"[VPI President Harry] Weisfeld had Grado Gold cartridges mounted in both a standard JMW and a 3D printer version that allowed for quick and easy swaps and A\/B listening. Attendees told me the differences were 'profound' and all were in favor of the new tone arm,\" Fremer notes at his \u003ci\u003eanalogplanet. com\u003c\/i\u003e website. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VPI","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981708320941,"sku":"NEW-VPJMW103DR","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/VPJMW103DR_01-Large__33688.1727263592.1280.1280_d4480f84-b5a2-455a-99de-a329d6d67caf.jpg?v=1778115462"},{"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":"rega-rb330-tonearm","title":"Rega RB330 Tonearm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Component 2025 – \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Culmination of More than 35 Years of Tonearm Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRega's team has worked tirelessly to improve every aspect of its new RB330 tonearm, making sure it offers improved ergonomics and sonic performance across the board. Among other enhancements, the RB330 offers a new bias assembly, redesigned stiffer vertical bearing housing, an integrated arm clip, and an improved spring housing with easier-to-read numbers. Other improvements include a Rega-made, low capacitance phono cable terminated with high quality 'Neutrik' plugs, improved lower friction, precision horizontal and vertical bearings and a re-designed 100g mild steel balance weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored the Rega RB330 by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to Herb Reichert in a January 31, 2017 Gramophone Dreams \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e column, \"The RB330 impressed me greatly with its low-texture, nearly frictionless precision. The best arm I've ever groped was a Breuer Dynamic (discontinued): I'll never forget how airy-smooth yet perfectly true and precise that Swiss arm felt. I'll never forget how invisible it sounded. The inexpensive Rega RB330, made in the UK, comes ridiculously close to my memory of the Breuer's perfectly tight, perfectly loose invisibility—so close that I believe the high quality of Rega arms is the No.1 reason their record players continue to make so many people happy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesigned with the latest 3D CAD and CAM Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDesigned using the latest 3D CAD and CAM technology, the RB330 is the culmination of more than 35 years of tonearm design experience. Featuring a brand new bearing housing and Rega's latest tonearm tube designed using intelligent redistribution of mass, this arm will exhibit fewer points of possible resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eExtreme stability with almost friction free movement from the new high precision bearing assemblies guarantees it will gather more information from your vinyl than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNear Frictionless Movements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRega is famed for its tonearm designs. One unique characteristic of these designs is the achievement of near frictionless movement horizontally and vertically while having no measurable free play in the bearing assemblies. This make a major beneficial impact on the performance of the playback for an incomparable overall experience with your vinyl records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Gives a Wonderfully Balanced Presentation\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The RB330 gives a wonderfully balanced presentation\u0026lt;' observes reviewer Alf_1998 at \u003cem\u003evinylengine,com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"It is never aggressive, probably because the treble is slightly rolled off - or hidden by the mids. Mids are bold, full and rich while being wonderfully integrated. Midbass is explosive! This gives the music a groovy feel and a very punchy sound. Combined with the mids the RB330 has a get-up-and-go sound that is very lively and dynamic, but always sounds analog.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982024335533,"sku":"NEW-RERB330","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":45982024368301,"sku":"OPEN-RERB330","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RERB330_01-Large__31175.1727263398.1280.1280_101bc168-3fcd-4c34-93ef-58a0d195697a.gif?v=1778114314"},{"product_id":"vpi-10-inch-fatboy-tonearm-gimbal","title":"VPI 10 Inch Fatboy Tonearm - Gimbal","description":"\u003ch3\u003eUnparalleled Dynamics, Bass, and Punch\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe 3D-printed Fatboy 10\" tonearm boasts VPI's most rigid armwand ever. Think your vinyl already sounds fantastic on your VPI turntable? Prepare to fatten up your pleasure. The Fatboy offers unparalleled dynamics, bass, responsiveness, and punch. It's available in either a Uni-Pivot or Gimballed version.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003ci\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, \"VPI's Fatboy tonearm is a simply stunning accomplishment and could easily be many audiophiles' final tonearm. There's absolutely no question that one would need to spend significantly more money to get better performance. This tonearm doesn't make every cartridge or every record sound the same or sugar coat the sound.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eA New Level of Adjustability\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Fatboy adds a new level of adjustability to the VPI type tonearm. The Uni-Pivot version lets you adjust azimuth using the side arm tube setscrews, the adjustable side weights, or the included dual pivot. While the Fatboy is ideally suited to VPI turntables, it can also greatly enhance your listening experience with fine turntable models from other manufacturers. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to Mat Weisfeld, President of VPI Industries, \"By having the combination of a 3D printed-tube with the finely machined back-stock, it creates the perfect balance of precision and balance for your tonearm. The fine adjustable counterweight [adjustable in thousandths of an inch increments] makes cartridge set-up easier than ever.\" \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VPI","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982196170925,"sku":"NEW-VPFB10-GIM","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/VPFB10_GIM_01-Large__98707.1727263944.1280.1280_2f5a7dee-2758-419c-bf91-dd91ffeeb5e5.jpg?v=1778115465"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-evo-9-cc-tonearm-carbon-tube-din-output-black","title":"Pro-Ject EVO 9 CC Tonearm Carbon tube - DIN output - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003ePro-Ject EVO 9 CC Tonearm Carbon tube - DIN output - Black\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982734811309,"sku":"NEW-PREVO9CC-BLK","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45982734844077,"sku":"DEMO-PREVO9CC-BLK","price":747.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/PREVO9CC-BLK_01_side_2025__61505.1761575588.1280.1280_99c47612-4c88-4e63-b547-db666e9c3bf1.jpg?v=1778164947"},{"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":"vpi-10-inch-fatboy-tonearm-unipivot","title":"VPI 10 Inch Fatboy Tonearm - Unipivot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eUnparalleled Dynamics, Bass, and Punch\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe 3D-printed Fatboy 10\" tonearm boasts VPI's most rigid armwand ever. Think your vinyl already sounds fantastic on your VPI turntable? Prepare to fatten up your pleasure. The Fatboy offers unparalleled dynamics, bass, responsiveness, and punch. It's available in either a Uni-Pivot or Gimballed version.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003ci\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, \"VPI's Fatboy tonearm is a simply stunning accomplishment and could easily be many audiophiles' final tonearm. There's absolutely no question that one would need to spend significantly more money to get better performance. This tonearm doesn't make every cartridge or every record sound the same or sugar coat the sound.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eA New Level of Adjustability\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Fatboy adds a new level of adjustability to the VPI type tonearm. The Uni-Pivot version lets you adjust azimuth using the side arm tube setscrews, the adjustable side weights, or the included dual pivot. While the Fatboy is ideally suited to VPI turntables, it can also greatly enhance your listening experience with fine turntable models from other manufacturers. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to Mat Weisfeld, President of VPI Industries, \"By having the combination of a 3D printed-tube with the finely machined back-stock, it creates the perfect balance of precision and balance for your tonearm. The fine adjustable counterweight [adjustable in thousandths of an inch increments] makes cartridge set-up easier than ever.\" \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VPI","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983140806829,"sku":"NEW-VPFB10-UNI","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/VPFB10_UNI_01-Large__53191.1727281151.1280.1280_3f39b807-054d-4857-8810-53723f708cfb.jpg?v=1778115468"},{"product_id":"vpi-jmw-10-tonearm-base","title":"VPI JMW-10 Tonearm Base","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFor VPI's JMW-10 Uni-pivot Arms\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis VPI tonearm base is a uni-pivot type base designed to work flawlessly with VPI's JMW-10 uni-pivot arms. It features a large knurled VTA\/SRA tower with a smooth precise feel makes it easy to set VTA\/SRA during play. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe base allows changing of arm-tubes in seconds instead of hours for those with multiple cartridges. In addition, a secondary mounting has been placed between the arm rest and the arm lift to greatly improve the arm's rigidity, making these the only arms that can do VTA adjustments while listening and then be locked as rigidly as a solid-mounted arm. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VPI","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983304712365,"sku":"NEW-VPJMWBA","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/VPJMWBA_3QTH-Large__45596.1727264570.1280.1280_a3d21052-8f18-4457-9efa-979a9764eef8.jpg?v=1778116500"},{"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"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/collections\/E_2.png?v=1778741828","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/tonearm.oembed","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}