Differences-Thorens 124II vs. Garrard 301/401???


These three decks seem to be the choice models for pre-LP12 ndisc spinning.Anybody had a chance to stack them versus each other?What about 301 Garrard versus it's latter variant the 401?I know that some think the 124II by Thorens was never bettered.Saw some nice plinth boxes recently by of all companies Cain&Cain who of course have experience with wood do to the spoeakers they make.Like the looks of the 401 (very 60's "mod" that is Austin Powers would say shagadellic).but what about sounds and parts repair availibility.
Cheerio
Chazz
chazzbo

Showing 1 response by tiredpony

chazzbo,i have come to the conclusion that in the right plinth the 301
simply stomps all over Anything else.i know this sounds over the top
but it's true.the exeption would be the EMT 927 but thats different.
the grease/oil question is frosting to me.i have Never been so floored
by a single component.it's nuts.
i think what finally sets them apart is the eddy brake pitch control.
it holds the massively torquey motor back creating a very tight source
of power.awsome tight bass and huge soundstage.
semi-light plinths,solid,open bottom.the homebrew baltic birch in my book
are the one's to beat.