“I posted it as a curiosity as it just got listed recently”
I admire your passion about JVC CL-P2 7. Maybe you should start a new thread on all things about CL-P2 7.
Cheers!
Garrard 301 - Project
I have been contemplating for a while which turntable to pursue given so many choices. Every time I look around, I just can’t help drooling over a fully restored Garrard 301 or 401. Aside from being an idler-drive, I keep reading and hearing about their unique ability to reproduce music with its sense of drive and impact thus making them very desirable to own. And with available meticulous restoration services and gorgeous plinth options, what’s not to like, right!
Would you please share your experience, good and pitfalls (if any) with a restored Garrard 301 to avoid before I go down this path.
And what about the IEC inlet and power cord, would they be of any significance. My two choices would be Furutech FI-09 NCF or FI-06 (G) inlets.
I have already purchased a Reed 3P Cocobolo 10.5” with Finewire C37+Cryo tonearm/interconnect phono cable with KLEI RCA plugs option.
Still exploring Cart Options, so please feel free to share your choice of cart with Garrard 301 or 401.
And lastly, I would like to extend my gratitude to @fsonicsmith, @noromance @mdalton for the inspiration.
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I had not followed this discussion for a long time, and my memory is a problem, I just skimmed it, and see you solved isolation so you could enjoy your TT. Congrats My final solution for my large 7 layer plinth was a set of 4 isolation blocks. I later wrapped the edge with black tape so they are less obvious |
I use a AT Record Center Weight on my JVC TT81, weights 70 grams https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT618A-AT618a-Disc-Stabilizer/dp/B07HB2LDYT?th=1 One lightweight solution is to use a rubber reel holder, they grip the spindle, hold down without weight, they are a good choice for the Luxman Turntables with the DD Motor that uses it’s motor’s magnetics to repell/reduce 80% of the platter weight off it's bearing
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=reel+holders&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2553889.m570.l1313
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It’s all good. And yes, the isolation issue was resolved long ago with Daruma Isolation blocks on my DAS plinth. Since then, I’ve ordered Woodsong plinth and it should be delivered in next couple of weeks or so. As per Chris @woodsong, this plinth is his best work yet..I can hardly wait to see how his plinth elevates performance of my 301. Chris’s plinths are known for their craftsmanship—densely layered materials, resonance control, and that organic finish that makes them look as good as they sound. |
The Image shows the Blue Foam Sandwich, where as the Link shows the Cork Sandwich. I have has had the Blue Foam Sandwich as a Pad with a dimension up to 12" x 12" and have used them in very similar size as per the image. The Blue Foam in my environment used on my Support System never added anything to suggest there was a valuable and wanted to be kept influence. I find that Cork, not Cork Sandwiched in Rubber has a notable influence on End Sound in my set up. I use Cork at numerous interfaces as a single material or as a part of a build up of different materials. Getting the very best out of Japanese Vintage TT's as a route through creating different Plinths, has substantial results created when the Board Material selected is a Resin Impregnated Densified Wood Board. ; |
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