Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
A little more traditional looking and complete ready to rock your world! https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649600198-garrard-301-rosewood-shick-12-emt-tsd15-stillpoints/ |
It's still there, just checked. You have to check the add from Canada checkbox when searching. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649580155-garrard-301-oil-bearing-turntable-and-plinth/ |
Mglik. I thought that open plinth 301 was very fair for the money. Indeed if I had the spare cash it might be sitting next to my 401..... Which is why I posted the link to begin with, the open plinth not to everyone taste but it also had capability for two arms. A nice mono and stereo setup would be possible. |
Just this morning on USAM https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649580155-garrard-301-oil-bearing-turntable-and-plinth/ 3200 cad IS a steal at current exchange rates, the plinth looks very nice although might not be as solid and massive as some but extremely well made. I really like the fact it has two arm pods, nice flexibility there. Sure you then need find a good arm, but all part of the fun! |
Gunner As far as listening to a 301/401 I decided to just buy one and if for any reason I did not like I was fairly sure I could resell very easily for little or no loss at all. Yes its a bit risky especially in todays economic climate but the chance of ever hearing one on a demo or an in home demo are slim to non existent. |
As far as carts go I have run everything from a cheap Nagaoka mp150 up to a Koetsu Black Goldline and varying levels in-between. My opinion? The better the cart, the better this table and arm responds. I have an Ortofon Black Cadenza to try once I get the additional counter weight for the Micro Seiki. Btw I have not regretted moving to the idler drive from traditional belt drive one jot. The drive and energy it imparts to my music is thoroughly addictive! |
Was about to say just what Noromance did. Avoid Skyfi as their prices are well , SkyHighFi! A good rebuilt 401 should cost you no more than 3k to 4k. Mine came fully rebuilt with new aftermarket bearing and idler in a massive birch and curly maple plinth. Cw with a Micro Seiki ma505ls tonearm with cryo wiring. Basically ready to rock, just add cartridge. All for $2800. See my system for pictures. |
