garrard vs clearaudio innovation

Moving one of my 401s to a concrete block "rack" on a concrete floor wrought a substantial improvement over a metal one.

Instead of Artisan Fidelity, here’s what you can do for less money:

• 1. AudioSilente idler - $110
• 2. PAC 20mm oversize aluminum platter from CTC in UK - $750.
• 3. SPH bearing - $250

These 3 options will take your 301/401 to the next level. Huge improvement.
The SPH bearing reduces wow and flutter from 0.14% to 0.06%.

Depends on the 401. An okay example in a hollow plinth on a credenza won’t cut it. But as @audiofun said, a tuned 401 is very capable. My Audiograil 401 in a slate plinth with Artisan Fidelity idler, PAC platter and SPH bearing is astonishingly good. And cost about $4000.
EDIT: That's an old thread!