Replacement for loricraft power supply


After more than 2.5 years of waiting for a DIY loricraft PSU to power my garrard 301 , I m back to square one & the DIY SS PSU is a No Show. Meanwhile my garrard 301& Reed 2P has been collecting dusts all this while . Is there any alternative PSU which can work with garrard 301. A better alternative will be loricraft PSU which is not cheap & currently not available for sales ( was told by Jane of Loricraft ). Any feedback much appreciated . Thanks
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Various clientele of ours have recommended the following power supplies to compliment the Garrard 301. The Loricraft power supply I have used with positive results to compliment our Garrard 301 Statement model but as for the others listed below, I cannot attest or vouch for personally, although some appear promising.

Powertron 5900
Martin Bastin Wave Mechanic (several known variables, model unknown)
Ben Duncan Pure Cycle AC Power Supply
Sound Carrier Universal Turntable Power Supply
Mark Kelly (model?)

As for the 50Hz 200v (+/-) configuration, my experience is similar to that of Vetterone and others in that I believe a certain advantage exists characteristically although in terms of bench measurements, it is unclear to me to what extent the motor torque profile, residual operating vibration and "harmonics" are affected in comparison to the motors 60Hz winding configuration. As with many things, the final choice may be subjective and depend upon the users personal experience in his or hers system.
Lewm, the appropriate voltage range may be set using the links at the terminals located directly on the Garrard 301's motor housing where the power connection is made. The factory operating ranges state 100/130v (60Hz) or 200/250v (50Hz) configurations (with the appropriate diameter motor pulley). Throughout their production years, more variants of the Lenco L75 motors exist than do the Garrard 301. (I mention this only because I see you own a modified Lenco idler drive).
Lew, Yes, indeed variations of the Lenco L75 motor exist - a 60Hz /110v version (slightly smaller spindle taper / typ. green tinted coil tape) commonly referred to as the American version and the European 50Hz/60Hz-110v/220v motor (slightly larger spindle taper) which the coils (yellow tinted tape) may be configured in series or parallel to run at either line frequency. Rumored was a rare third version, of which the specifications I am not familiar with, if it exists at all.