Source for Garrard 301 plinth (and other 301 questions)
I recently picked up a Garrard 301 (found in a console in a blighted house in Detroit, off all places). It's in surprisingly good condition -- runs quietly and keeps perfect speed without any adjustment). I'm embarking on the restoration, upgrade Odyssey and am looking ahead to needing a plinth.
I see a seller on eBay who charges about $1,000 plus shipping from Germany. Does anyone know of a domestic source (and ideally one that isn't so expensive)? I don't have the deep pockets that seem to be needed for this endeavor, so I'm trying to keep costs down.
Secondarily: Can anyone recommend some DIY maintenance tips for getting the best out of this table until I can afford to send it off for a professional tune-up? It's an oil-bearing version. I've added a few drops of oil to the bearing but am wondering if I should disassemble and clean it. Same with the motor.
Thanks
As @br3098 states above, this guy's work looks really good. Not sure on pricing but ... ... the $50 for a 30-minute consultation would be a bit of a red flag for me (e.g. "Need help deciding which turntable is best for you?"). Surely advice leading to a potential purchase does not need to be charged. If the conversation is about DIY there are other means of dealing with that. |
