@famoej Jim Campbell does good work. He built 2 plinths for me. Ask him about his slate or Panzerholz plinth.
Considering selling my restored Garrard 301
AG used to be my go to source until the dealers took over but I am hoping for some thoughts. I restored a nice 1958-9 Creme Garrard 301 oil. Fitted it with an SAEC 308L w/Ortofon Cadenza Blue. Built a plinth using 2 layers of butcher block.
While I love the deck, I am considering a more modern alternative. My question is...
Would there be people interested in buying it at a price that would enable me to purchase a comparable alternative or a trade.
Maybe I'm crazy, and perhaps it's the "bug", but I am open to queries.
I also own a Micro Seiko BL-51 with an Acos Lustre GST 1 arm and Denon 103r
Hope people engage
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I don't want to be accused of "scamming AG for a free ad". As I said above, the devil is in the details. Was your motor truly torn down piece by piece and rebuilt by someone who knows how to make it "new"? Was it rebuilt with upgraded parts such as this https://www.classichifi-shop.co.uk/product/garrard-301-uprated-brass-spindle/ ? I will drop two names for you to consider consulting-Greg Metz (outside of Nashville) and Steve Dobbins (Xact Audio). I will warn you that neither are arse-kissers; they will tell you what they really think and in rather succinct fashion. What they can both do is lead you to where you want to be. Greg is the guru of rebuilding motors and all associated parts, Steve is the expert on plinths, platters, and mating the 301 with a complimentary tonearm.
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After you get the basics ironed out you can consider going the extra mile to get the. best out of the 301 which might include Stillpoints installed under the plinth, an LDA (Long Dog Audio-what a name!) power supply to smooth out the induction motor https://www.artisanfidelity.com/accessories/lda-audio-quartz-turntable-power-supply and the Eclipse Roadrunner now sold by SOTA to monitor speed which can then be adjusted with the power supply. |
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