Thank you! Chris truly outdid himself on this one, I can’t wait to get everything set up and hear what this upgrade brings to the equation.
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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Not at all, figured mahogany is a stunning choice as well. I spent quite a bit of time comparing all the Garrard aftermarket plinth options, and Koa just spoke to my heart more than any other finish. You really can’t go wrong with a well-crafted wood plinth — when done right, each has its own charm. Mahogany’s deep, classic warmth suits the TD 124 beautifully. Koa would’ve been gorgeous too, but with mahogany you’ve chosen something truly timeless and full of character. @jperry Thank you! |
After a long year of waiting, it’s finally all come together! My Garrard 301 now sits proudly in its Woodsong plinth — and it was absolutely worth every day of the wait. The craftsmanship, the warmth of the wood, and the overall presence are just beautiful, beyond what words can describe. Those brass arm boards are truly the icing on the cake. And the sound? Simply mesmerizing!!!! There’s an effortless flow to the music — rhythmic drive with a newfound solidity and tone density that make instruments feel tangible. Vocals bloom with warmth and intimacy, while the bass foundation feels both organic and authoritative. It’s everything I hoped for from this classic turntable, pure joy of spinning records one after another. Time to let go, Classic HiFi’s Shindo Style Platter, Uprated Brass Bearing and Das Acoustics plinth to a lucky 301 owner :-) |
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