What IS the cost of those chosen components? If one knew that, then one might suggest options that don't exceed your budget. I personally find the ensemble to be suitably vintage to match the 301 but not perhaps the best with respect to sound quality, whatever "the best" is.
Garrard 301 tonearm build...thoughts?
Hi all, the Garrard 301 is ready for set-up...just need to build out the tonearm. With cost in mind, I’ve come up with the below plan...think this will work out ok?
1. Arm: Denon DA-308 (fits budget and love the Ortofon 309-ish look)
2. Headshell: Denon PCL 7
3. Cartridge: Audio Technica AT 33Sa MC
4. MC Step-up transformer: AT-650
TIA Mike
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The table, assuming it has been properly reconditioned, is suitable for the finest systems. I know a dealer who recommends that table for systems deep into six figures. He loses a lot of money by NOT selling exotic modern tables, but he likes the Garrard, Thorens, and Lenco idlers. You should use whatever you can afford; that table will be suitable. |
@heightsmike This is what you need. I run 3 of them on Garrard 401. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650147535-jelco-tk-850l-12-inch-tonearm-with-easy-vta-base/ |
@noromance appreciate that! I didn’t research the Jelco arms, but hear great things. Do you run MC or MM? Thanks for pointing me in a direction that you’ve had success with on your 401. Happy Holidays! |
@heightsmike I use Decca cartridges and if they work great on the 850, anything will. |