SOTA Cosmos or Garrard 301 ?

Just a prediciton, but if 20 people respond, 5 will say the SOTA, 5 will say the 301 and the other 10 will say whatever turntable they own.

well instead of those, have you ever thought of getting a..............

to GMuff's point

those are 2 very different sleds

My understanding is that SOTA, under its current ownership, provides excellent service, repair parts, and the ability to upgrade any tt they have ever produced to current configuration.

I can also tell you that my 1983 SOTA Sapphire looks and works as well as it did the day I received it 27 years ago. And that I can pound my fist on the plinth while a record is playing, with light to moderate force, with no audible effect whatsoever.

I have no experience with the 301, although I am aware that it is one of the most highly regarded vintage tables.

Regards,
-- Al