Little Fwend: Automatic Tonearm Lifter - Standard Height / Low Model MKII

LAB POINTS

• automatically raises tonearm at the end of the record on manual turntables
• MKII Updates: 1) stainless steel construction with a superior glass-blasted finish (previously solid brass / nickel plate) 2) the mechanism has been further optimized with even tighter tolerances
• high quality construction of premium materials
• smooth, silent operation
• extends stylus life
• easy installation
• adjustable height - can be configured to work with a variety turntables w/ tonearm clearance up to 49mm + cartridges set up to 5 grams VTF
• only interacts with tonearm at end of record, does not affect sound quality

"Little Fwend is the automatic tonearm lifter that has one mission. It lifts the tonearm up at the inevitable end of a vinyl record. It does it safely. It does it smoothly. It does it looking good." - Marius & Lasse

LAB REVIEW

The Little Fwend adds convenience to your manual turntable by automatically lifting the tonearm at the end of the record. This device ensures you will never experience the sound of your needle scraping at the end of a record... or worse, on the label! It is similar in function to the utilitarian Q Up, but constructed of premium materials for safe and smooth operation, with a sleek design that compliments high end audiophile turntables. The Little Fwend sits between your tonearm and platter and once the tonearm hits the high carbon steel Roslau piano wire, the neoprene rubber beam lifts it up. Smooth, simple and effective. Installed in minutes (with included mini wrench tool to find proper height) and is designed to fit most manual turntables with a tonearm clearance up to 49mm + cartridges set up to 5 grams VTFs.

COMPATIBILITY

• your turntable must have a pivot type tonearm (any turntable where you can lift and pivot the tonearm to a specific point on the platter) and NOT linear tracking
• the height between the turntable surface and the tonearm when playing a record must be between 32mm - 49mm / 1 & 1/4″ - 1 & 15/16″
• the width between the outer edge of the turntable platter and the arm base must be at least 28mm / 1 & 1/8″
• note: not compatible with Audio-Technica AT-LP120, AT-LP120x, AT-LP140, AT-LP1240, Pioneer PLX series or any other DJ turntables.
• for Technics 1200/1210 turntables, use the Little Fwend Disco Model.
• for all other turntables, please measure the vertical space between your turntable base and tonearm to determine compatibility.
• click for Little Fwend's full compatibility list

TECH SPECS

• Model: Low MKII
• Material: stainless steel w/ glass-blasted finish
  
• Rubber material: Neoprene 70 Shore
• Magnet: Neodymium N35
• Set screw: Steel Hex M3 x 3mm
• Damping gel: Fluorocarbon
• Height range: 32-49mm / 1 & 1/4″ - 1 & 15/16″
• Base diameter: 16mm / 5/8″

COMES WITH

• 2x adhesive backed magnetic mounting platform discs
• Eklind 1.5mm Allen key (for use w/ height adjustment)
• 3M non-adhesive mounting pad

ALSO AVAILABLE

• Little Fwend: Automatic Tonearm Lifter for Technics 1200 - Disco Model MKII
• Little Fwend: Automatic Tonearm Lifter - High Model