Jim Cambell did the restore for me as I live east coast- the deck was original owner and other than a single dust bunny, it is chip and scratch free (no paint needed. I had Jim do a top to bottom restore. The arm came in the original box. I bought it from someone whom I know well and has more turntable knowledge than most I have met.
The arm/cart combo is a flavor I like and I have spent years learning how to set up tables correctly.
I'm simply not a woodworker and my plinth lacks the correctness required to make a 301 sing. It's big and heavy but that does not make it right.
I really am being a bit foolish thinking of selling it, I love the pace and would think only a good DD what have the same ability.
Maybe I just need to have a pro build the plinth.