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Old 03-18-2018, 07:40 PM
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Default Garrard 401 new idler Wheel

Decided to upgrade the idler wheel on my 401 as it was looking tired.

After searching the web decided to go for a CNC made idler wheel, the choice was between Artisan Fidelitys at $365 USD or from Audiosilente's at $100USD.

They look identical, so decided to go with the Audiosilente & save a few $.

The installation instructions are not very clear, fortunately, I found a person who had installed the new wheel on his 401 via Audiogon- his instructions were a big help.

Anyway, it was an easy install, switched on the table, and it’s running smoothly & silently.

1st album up was my mono copy of Jimi Hendrix ‘Axis:Bold as Love’ .

What an eye (ear) opener. The punch & dynamic drive that the new idler wheel delivered was incredible! I was and still am, blown away.

listening to Bo Diddley right now, and he is in the room!

A great upgrade at a good price - check out the photos attached.
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Old 03-19-2018, 11:50 PM
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It's nice to see people making new replacement parts for older machines. Enjoy!
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Old 03-20-2018, 05:37 PM
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Thanks Maks,

Looking at buying the SMD Acoustics Garrard 401 Stainless Oil Bearing & Spindle Upgrade.

Then an oversized platter.

Then a dedicated power supply.

It great fun slowly upgrading a 401 Turntable-something you cannot do with most modern turntable, apart from VPI.
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Old 03-22-2018, 01:18 AM
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That should be a fun journey. Getting an older idler like a 401, 301 or a TD-124 is on my to-do list. I use a Dual 1019 for 78s, but it's not in the same class as the others. Keep us posted.
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Trying to get my head around the speed control on the outboard power unit. Does this replace the existing eddy current disc speed controller? Would you have to disable it?
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Hi AudioGremlin,

I think the eddy brake is removed? I'm not 100% sure.

A mate of mine has the outboard power supply- Ill ask him over the weekend.

Cheers
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Nick,
Nice work. Looks like a very enjoyable project and nice upgrade. Will be watching for the next piece to show up.
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Hi AudioGremlin,

I think the eddy brake is removed? I'm not 100% sure.

A mate of mine has the outboard power supply- Ill ask him over the weekend.

Cheers
Nick
Thanks Nick, that does seem the logical answer. The eddy current disk puts a constant mechanical load on the motor so I wonder what difference in audio performance the power unit alone will make?
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Thanks Nick, that does seem the logical answer. The eddy current disk puts a constant mechanical load on the motor so I wonder what difference in audio performance the power unit alone will make?
I think you are correct. My mate did remove the eddy brake on installing the outboard power box.
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