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Garrard 301 tonearm build...thoughts?

Hi all, the Garrard 301 is ready for set-up...just need to build out the tonearm. With cost in mind, I’ve come up with the below plan...think this will work out ok?

1. Arm: Denon DA-308 (fits budget and love the Ortofon 309-ish look)

2. Headshell: Denon PCL 7

3. Cartridge: Audio Technica AT 33Sa MC

4. MC Step-up transformer: AT-650

TIA   Mike

heightsmike
lewm
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What IS the cost of those chosen components?  If one knew that, then one might suggest options that don't exceed your budget. I personally find the ensemble to be suitably vintage to match the 301 but not perhaps the best with respect to sound quality, whatever "the best" is.

larryi
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The table, assuming it has been properly reconditioned, is suitable for the finest systems.  I know a dealer who recommends that table for systems deep into six figures.  He loses a lot of money by NOT selling exotic modern tables, but he likes the Garrard, Thorens, and Lenco idlers.  You should use whatever you can afford; that table will be suitable.

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