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Garrard 301........as good as they say?
Just found an early hammertone one.
Are these as good as they say? This one sounds pretty good! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YPcY9H3i-Y |
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Yes they are!
Caveat: they need to be serviced first & there are many aftermarket solutions which are worth looking into. Make sure there is someone close to you who knows how to service them. I have a 401, love it, and will get a 301 when funds allow. My 401 stomped all over my Oracle Delphi- its wasn't funny. Last edited by NZ421291; 08-08-2019 at 07:13 PM. |
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Hammertone versions are the most sort after- I would grab it!
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Thanks for the straight answer!
It’s on its way! I posted about it in another forum and some guys who have never heard one lost there minds because “Is ancient technology! Can’t possibly sound good!” The guys who have heard one said they love them! Thanks again. |
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They sound great when modded and refurb'd appropriately.
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Yeah, the guy who started that forum was kicked off it.
The story’s he had. The threads are all over the place. Mental illness is real. The statistics can’t be good. They are bad among the general population, but I can only imagine. I think maybe it’s a good thing that certain types of people sit in front of a computer all day. Cheaper than the other options. Cheers |
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Nice TT. Good luck with it. Art Dudley of Stereophile has a Garrard and would be a good source for "sources" (info, parts, etc.).
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Thanks. I'm friends with him on FB.
Max77 GOLF FOXTROT KILO YANKEE |
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Ask AD if he can get you the new $1395 spindle bearing he likes so much at reviewer's pricing. I'll probably end up with one of those Sorane TA's he has reviewed so highly.
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Glenn... Canton Reference 9 Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 & MR88 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B, ST-J75 & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
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Just purchased the SMD Acoustics Garrard 401 Stainless Oil Bearing & Spindle Upgrade for my 401- Ill let you know what it's like- it will be a while, shipping from England to New Zealand takes a month!
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