WTB On Hold - Wanted Garrard 301 or 401, plus a golden goose.

[Audionut]

Dunno where you're located but there is this one on Craigslist:

Garrard 301 Turntable, Grease Bearing - electronics - by owner - sale

For sale is a Garrard 301 turntable in very good working condition, the bearing was cleaned and lubricated with Garrard grease recently, I believe it is very rare, 51400/2, but grease bearing!!!,...

boston.craigslist.org

I’m in AZ, looking for a gray hammer-tone one but might settle for white.

 

[Tsingtao_1903]

looking for a gray hammer-tone one

You read this - right?

"It is suggested that the grey 301’s were made from melted down bombs and other armament surplus from WW2..."

 

[Audionut]

You read this - right?

"It is suggested that the grey 301’s were made from melted down bombs and other armament surplus from WW2..."

So this turntable is inferior from a build quality standpoint?

 

[je2a3]

I recall you've also looked at the Lencos. What's your opinion these days about the Lencos vs. the 301 or 401, assuming that you've added a better arm to the mix.

IME, the Lenco was the easiest to restore (clean/adjust/lubricate + good idler wheel) to run quietly which is a tribute to its design and engineering. However, it also didn't have the micro/macro dynamics and depth of the G301/401 and TD124. Even if a Rek O Kut (L34/37 or B12GH/H) isn't as refined, it has more of that nice musical drive and energy. A well adjusted stock Lenco reminds me of the virtues of my belt drive Merrill modified/AR + speed stability of my Sony TTS 2500 direct drive. Maybe this is the reason why the Lenco enthusiasts rebuild it from the ground up? PTP chassis, new bearing, etc. but I never went that far.

YMMV, just recounting my experience.

 

[Michael V]

IME, the Lenco was the easiest to restore (clean/adjust/lubricate + good idler wheel) to run quietly which is a tribute to its design and engineering. However, it also didn't have the micro/macro dynamics and depth of the G301/401 and TD124. Even if a Rek O Kut (L34/37 or B12GH/H) isn't as refined, it has more of that nice musical drive and energy. A well adjusted stock Lenco reminds me of the virtues of my belt drive Merrill modified/AR + speed stability of my Sony TTS 2500 direct drive. Maybe this is the reason why the Lenco enthusiasts rebuild it from the ground up? PTP chassis, new bearing, etc. but I never went that far.

YMMV, just recounting my experience.

Thanks for these comments. Recently I’ve been toying with a Lenco project...but it sounds like I should just enjoy my 401 and buy more records.

 

[Audionut]

Thanks for these comments. Recently I’ve been toying with a Lenco project...but it sounds like I should just enjoy my 401 and buy more records.

Or send the 401 my way, to help you better “focus” on said Lenco “project”?

 

[Drugolf]

401 on Ebay.

 

[Limberpine]

There is also a 401 on US audiomart and a TD 124 on Craigslist here locally in the Portland area. If you want the listing for the TD 124, lemme know and I'll post the link here.

 

[Audionut]

401 on Ebay.

The one in Japan? Once I clicked on that one, a link for a Great Britain one showed up.
Seeing what the prices for 301’s are, I’ll likely revise this thread yet again to 401’s... especially when reading that the 401 is much improved over the 301.

 

[Audionut]

There is also a 401 on US audiomart and a TD 124 on Craigslist here locally in the Portland area. If you want the listing for the TD 124, lemme know and I'll post the link here.

I’ve been eyeing that one on us audio.. too, not sure about the plinth and there’s some cosmetic blemishes on the lower front left side.
I was actually first seeking out a td124, but have pivoted to a garrard. I’m also considering more heavily a SP10 MKii.

 

[J. Frum]

I’ve been eyeing that one on us audio.. too, not sure about the plinth and there’s some cosmetic blemishes on the lower front left side.
I was actually first seeking out a td124, but have pivoted to a garrard. I’m also considering more heavily a SP10 MKii.

How about “Wanted TOTL transcription turntable from Garrard, Thorens, Technics, or Lenco roughly in that order, plus a golden goose”?

And if not, I think I know the topic of my next thread... 🤓

 

[JP]

Pics coming.

 

[Drugolf]

Here is a little inspiration for the Garrard hunt.

 

[Thermionics]

Pics coming.

[rubs hands in anticipation]

 

[Limberpine]

Also, looks like there is a Garrand 301 on Audio Asylum trader. Did you see that one?

Garrard 301 Custom Plinth, Power Supply, Copper platter and Stillpoints - Audio Asylum Trader

Audio Asylum Trader

www.audioasylumtrader.com

 

[Audionut]

Also, looks like there is a Garrand 301 on Audio Asylum trader. Did you see that one?

Garrard 301 Custom Plinth, Power Supply, Copper platter and Stillpoints - Audio Asylum Trader

Audio Asylum Trader

www.audioasylumtrader.com

That is a nice one (green is “unique”). I should state my budget though; $2k, I’ll build my own plinth, and know a nicer arm might mean digging under the cushions for more coin.

 

[JP]

Here's a little teaser. This is the second best unit I have coming up in the next few weeks.

 

[Ds2000]

You read this - right?

"It is suggested that the grey 301’s were made from melted down bombs and other armament surplus from WW2..."

Explosive dynamics...

 

[Audionut]

Here's a little teaser. This is the second best unit I have coming up in the next few weeks.

View attachment 36174

Is that an internet pic? If not great shooting, can’t wait for more!

 

[JP]

Is that an internet pic?

Never.