BEYOND BEAUTIFUL! Congrats, I can imagine the hands on anticipation.
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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@lalitk The LDA generates a clean sinewave. It’s not about reducing voltage–It’s about providing a cleaner version of mains power.
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It’s about providing a cleaner version of mains power. How about dedicated 15amp circuit and isolated transformer based power conditioner between wall outlet and my Garrard 301? |
@lalitk I assume you already have a dedicated circuit for the stereo equipment. Running a separate one just for the turntable might lead to ground loops. I suppose you could try a power conditioner, and it seems like a good idea though I am uncertain of how well it would work in comparison to the dedicated units like the LDA. Note that I do not use either power solution. Suggest talking to Robin Wyatt. |
Ah, sorry for not being clearer earlier. What I meant to say is that my whole system is actually on dedicated circuits — two of them: one for digital and one for analog. On top of that, I’m using separate transformer-based power conditioners for each chain, so both sides are completely isolated from each other. In essence, the Garrard is running on very clean power. The only real way to know if the LDA external supply brings any benefit is to audition it in my own system. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights, really appreciate it! |
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