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Garrard 301 - Project
@lalitk Possibly predictably, I’m not a fan of damping or locking things down. Listening without sounds more open and free. You can buy a reasonable device on Amazon for $27 which looks great but doesn’t add anything. I know. It’s in the graveyard... 
Garrard 301 - Project
@pindac I know who said it, obviously. I'm not sure it matters. This is not a trial by fire. 😉 I looked into using Panzerholz myself, having worked with plans and quotes with a respected builder. I may revisit.  An interesting statement, I wonde... 
Garrard 301 - Project
@pindac Indeed. Although, I have a graveyard of parts that came with big promises. The most recent rejected items were the Korf ceramic headshell, the SPF 1.2kg copper platter, and the Audio Sensibility OCC phono cable. This is not to say these fi... 
Garrard 301 - Project
@lalitk More than welcome. Note that when you try an aftermarket component, you can always reverse the change. The reason many folks keep the new part is because it sounds better than what was there before. ...aftermarket bearing, platter and so... 
SEEKING ADVICE: Which component would you upgrade first?
Isn't tap water anathema? Record Spindle Spinner  
Stolen property
Don’t wire money. Stay in CONUS.  I’m interested in buying.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Ink Spots – Torch Time (Decca 1958 mono)  
Still looking for a new Moving Coil Cartridge
@elliottbnewcombjr Apologies,  I didn't see your question.  The Decca Maroon was refurbished by John Wright and a line contact stylus fitted. when you say rebuilt Decca Maroon, does that mean an upgraded Stylus from the standard Spherical?  
Stolen property
@jastralfu  LOL!  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Hi Brian. @bkeske I've been lazy about posting in the thread. Today was a good session.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The New Stan Getz Quartet Featuring Astrud Gilberto – Getz Au Go Go (Verve 1964)  Should be in every collection.   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Emma Kirkby · Martyn Hill – Amorous Dialogues (L'Oiseau-Lyre 1980)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Mabel Mercer – Mabel Mercer Sings (Decca 1964)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Holly Golightly And The Brokeoffs – Sunday Run Me Over (Transdreamer 2012)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Various – Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins Original Cast (Buena Vista 1964 mono)