Does anyone have experience changing from a lighter to heavier platter?I have a CTC supplied PAC aluminum platter on one of my AudioGrail 401s. I have done a few AB comparisons and the heavier platter beats the original hands down. Bigger soundstage, better bass, cleaner highs, blacker background, and more stable image.
Woodsong Garrard 301, Artisan Fidelity 301, Shindo 301, SME 301, or etc.?
I feel fortunate to own a beautiful Woodsong 301. Chris Harban is great to work with and has an incredible amount of knowledge. I believe he is among a handful of the best restorers. Artisan Fidelity seems to also do a great job and may even surpass Woodsong. And there are others in the cottage industry doing restorations.
Then there is the venerable Shindo version and, now, SME bought the original Garrard name and design and has come out with version using mostly original parts but saying that they aim to manufacture new. But the general view says that the SME one doesn’t compare to the great restorers. Has anyone bought any of these or others?
Then there is the venerable Shindo version and, now, SME bought the original Garrard name and design and has come out with version using mostly original parts but saying that they aim to manufacture new. But the general view says that the SME one doesn’t compare to the great restorers. Has anyone bought any of these or others?