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Garrard 301 restoration

Hi all
I will possibly go with a restored Garrard 301 as my next table.
I'm trying to pick between Steve Dobbins or Chris Harban (woodsongaudio) to do the complete job.
1) Any experience with either you can share with me ?
2) can you recommend me a tonearm in the $1,500 area new or used ? I'm trying to keep my Lyra Delos cart so I'll be happy to match a tonearm with the Delos and the 301.
3) Any recommendation to add to the project so I won't regret later I didn't (like a 2 arm plinth etc.) ?
Thanks in advance to all repliers.
icorem
pani
1,219 posts
 
I am also looking in that direction, either a restored Garrard, Lenco or EMT. Have you done any research on how much a restored Garrard cost like (espcially from one of these well known restorers) ?
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islandmandan
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All I can contribute is, I bought my Dynavector 501 arm from Chris Harban, and I found him to be good to do business with. I've had no dealings with Steve Dobbins.

I did a restoration on a Garrard 401, built a plinth, and mounted the 501 arm. This arm works well with all my cartridges, Dynavector XX2MKII, ESCCO modified Zu Denon 103R, and Acutex M320 LPM STR III.

You will be extremely pleased with your 301, as I am with my 401. It will enable you to hear vinyl on a level usually attained only by the very best turntables, given it is restored and set up well.

Enjoy, and regards,
Dan
icorem OP
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Pani
Prices start at around $6k for a table and a plinth, before other options such as upgraded platter, additional arm in the plinth etc. (not to mention the arm+cart). It's a heck of an investment but I hope it's worth it.
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