This Garrard 301 mounted into an incredibly heavy slate plinth is a dream pairing for audiophiles who want to elevate this iconic idler-drive turntable to its full potential. Combining the timeless mechanical precision of the Garrard 301 with the massive, inert qualities of slate, this setup offers unparalleled speed stability, resonance control, and musicality. The slate plinth transforms the already exceptional Garrard 301 into a world-class analog playback system, with sound quality that rivals modern high-end turntables while retaining the vintage charm and character that makes the 301 legendary.
The plinth sits on four, unattached 2 piece isolation fee.
- Production
- 1959
- Condition
- 9.5/10
- Serial No.
- 9204
- Restoration
- Full service check
- Cleaned controls and switches
- Cleaned and lubricated all moving parts
- Factory Specs
Type automatic/manual play
Drive idler drive
Speeds 16 2/3, 33 1/3, 45 and 78rpm
Record sizes 7", 10" and 12"
- The History of Garrard
- Garrard and Company was the first iteration of the company that would go on to manufacture Garrard turntables. They were a company that were requested to manufacture range finders for the First World War. Following the war, the Garrard Engineering and Manufacturing Company was set up with view to producing consumer...
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- Liner Notes
The Garrard model 301 transcription motor is the culmination of over 40 years experience in the design and manufacture of high quality gramophone equipment. The motor unit has been designed to provide the professional user and quality enthusiast with a unit supreme in it's class.
The model 301 transcription motor has three controls, the speed range knob on the right hand side, speed adjusting control in the centre and the on-off knob on the left hand side.
It has extremely low wow and flutter content, rumble being almost non-existent. Each of the three speeds is adjustable by means of a knob which operates a specially designed eddy current brake to enable precise speed to be obtained.
Great attention has been given to details appreciated by the connoisseur, such as a suppressor unit to avoid switch clicks, a heavy turntable die-cast in aluminium and accurately balanced, a robust hardened and super finished turntable spindle, a fully retracting intermediate wheel and a brake to reduce the free revolutions of the turntable on switching off.
The unit is supplied complete with stroboscope, record adaptor for 7" large hole records and clip, a bottle of special oil, all fixing screws, set of spring suspensions, template, manual and test report.
- Shipping
- To ensure safe arrival, we often use private couriers. These are transporters in Sprinter Vans or pulling covered trailers often moving art and antiques across the country. Absolutely the safest way to ship short of you picking it up yourself. This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $300, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
- Stock No.
- 8858551910621
This Garrard 301 mounted into an incredibly heavy slate plinth is a dream pairing for audiophiles who want to elevate this iconic idler-drive turntable to its full potential. Combining the timeless mechanical precision of the Garrard 301 with the massive, inert qualities of slate, this setup offers unparalleled speed stability, resonance control, and musicality. The slate plinth transforms the already exceptional Garrard 301 into a world-class analog playback system, with sound quality that rivals modern high-end turntables while retaining the vintage charm and character that makes the 301 legendary.
The plinth sits on four, unattached 2 piece isolation fee.
Production
1959
Condition
9.5/10
Serial No.
9204
Restoration
- Full service check
- Cleaned controls and switches
- Cleaned and lubricated all moving parts
Factory Specs
Type automatic/manual play
Drive idler drive
Speeds 16 2/3, 33 1/3, 45 and 78rpm
Record sizes 7", 10" and 12"
The History of Garrard
Garrard and Company was the first iteration of the company that would go on to manufacture Garrard turntables. They were a company that were requested to manufacture range finders for the First World War. Following the war, the Garrard Engineering and Manufacturing Company was set up with view to producing consumer...
[ Read More ]
Liner Notes
The Garrard model 301 transcription motor is the culmination of over 40 years experience in the design and manufacture of high quality gramophone equipment. The motor unit has been designed to provide the professional user and quality enthusiast with a unit supreme in it's class.
The model 301 transcription motor has three controls, the speed range knob on the right hand side, speed adjusting control in the centre and the on-off knob on the left hand side.
It has extremely low wow and flutter content, rumble being almost non-existent. Each of the three speeds is adjustable by means of a knob which operates a specially designed eddy current brake to enable precise speed to be obtained.
Great attention has been given to details appreciated by the connoisseur, such as a suppressor unit to avoid switch clicks, a heavy turntable die-cast in aluminium and accurately balanced, a robust hardened and super finished turntable spindle, a fully retracting intermediate wheel and a brake to reduce the free revolutions of the turntable on switching off.
The unit is supplied complete with stroboscope, record adaptor for 7" large hole records and clip, a bottle of special oil, all fixing screws, set of spring suspensions, template, manual and test report.
Shipping
To ensure safe arrival, we often use private couriers. These are transporters in Sprinter Vans or pulling covered trailers often moving art and antiques across the country. Absolutely the safest way to ship short of you picking it up yourself. This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $300, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
Stock No.
8858551910621
