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Platter Upgrade for Garrard 301

I am toying with the idea of upgrading my analog system to the next level up from my VPI scout. I've heard alot of talk about great performance from a Garrard 301 coupled with a upgraded plinth that I could buy from various sources, such as Oswald Mill Audio or Shindo, among others. However, I rarely hear about other upgrades for the Garrard. Isn't the platter a key component that should be a contender for an upgrade? I know Shindo makes such a platter, but they seem to be ultra expensive. There must be a less expensive alternative? Also, what other upgrades should I consider to a Garrard? Thanks, Mark
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hifidaddy
28 posts
 
Hello Jonathan,

yes it was that shootout. But the slate plinthed Garrard was the only one having its Schick tonearm on a slate tonearm board, so it should work in favour for the slate plinth, if anything.

To me, the Kokomo bearing modification is night and day in performance, and outperforms any other modification to the Garrard.

Hartmut
vinyljh
46 posts
 
Hartmut,

Thats awesome. Once again your true colors come through via Weisselk. You never stop embarrassing yourself!
hifidaddy
28 posts
 
Vinyljh, would you please stop your business talk. The emperor has no clothes, regardless what you pretend.
clivem2
3 posts
 
Try o-rings around your 301 platters, you may be very surprised!
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1230934215&openflup&17&4#17
jloveys
226 posts
 
Jonathan: now that you have listened to the 3 idler wheel classics with your slate plinth, for you wich one you like better of them: Garrard 301, Thorens TD 124 or Lenco L 75, with same arm, cartridge and system ?
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