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If you have a rebuilt Garrard or Lenco you need this!

I have been thrilled with my Woodsong Garrard 301. Robin at Robyatt Audio suggested that I get a LDA Power Supply.
These change from 60hz to 50hz and, most significantly, up 110v to 220v. The motors on the Garrards and Lencos were designed to run on 220v. When fed the right power. it is transformative. 
They said it would be shocking. I agree! Now that the motor has 220v and 50hz, the music has a hold on it that is revelatory. It is most shocking in piano. What was before ok and kind of old sounding now sounds more like a piano that I have heard from my system. And the bass is amazing. Strong, clear and tight. 
You have to make a couple of simple changes but not very difficult. These are about $1K but so well worth it!





mglik

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mglik OP
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Yes, you need to get the 50Hz pulley and change the jumpers on the wiring block. There are four poles with 2 jumpers on the two on the sides for 110v to one jumper to the two center poles for 220v.
It is a little tricky to make sure the idler wheel only makes connection on the lowest notch of the pulley. With the PS you change between 33 and 45 on the unit with a switch. There is also a variable speed control there that can be locked with a switch on the back. The improvement is huge.
mglik OP
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Well, it may not be as convenient, but you can buy from Robin and send it back to him if it did not work out.
Very unlikely... but he is very cool.
RobyattAudio.com
mglik OP
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Great pindac! Nice to have such a complete confirmation.
Nick Gorman... I have found that Audio companies seem to reflect the integrity of the owners. A good example is Ralph Karsten of Atma-Sphere. Nick’s other products seem good and affordable. Especially interesting is the top phono stage,
But to the point, now listening to Chet Baker Sings, his voice and trumpet come out like never before. What was very good is now scary good. I don’t know a better improvement for Garrard and Lenco.
mglik OP
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Speed adjustment is now done by a switch on the PS.
mglik OP
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There are four poles on the motor block. Change the 110v jumper connected to the two outer poles to the two inner poles for 220v.
The pulley on the eddy brake needs to be replaced.
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