Garrard 401- My New & Old Turntable

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Ive had a 401 gathering dust in the garage for a while- and thought it was about time I had it serviced & add a new plinth.

So, I made contact with Tony who is renown for his high quality servicing & refurbing of Garrards here in Auckland.

I purchased a new Piano Black Plinth, a cork mat & other bits & piece. A month later, Tony had completed the refurb/servicing- mine was an early example in good condition & only needed a service & cleaning (the linkages were replated as well).

Transferred my Jelco 750D & Lyra Argoi cartridge & gave it a spin.

Wow- big difference from my Oracle Delphi- subjectively more drive & deep base, slightly recessed upper treble however (Tony thinks that will return once the table settles down & run in properly- usually after 50 hours of use).

Thinking of installing the SMD Acoustics Garrard 401 Stainless Oil Bearing & Spindle Upgrade & adding the Artisan Fidelity precision replacement idler wheel featuring a special rubber composite concentric seamless periphery running surface.

Unfortunately- after a week had to pack it all away due to kitchen/lounge renovations- so am looking forward to playing with the 401 in a few weeks time.

Anyway- its been great fun setting the old/new 401 up






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