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pidge22
06-03-2012, 16:10
Am looking for a Garrard 401/plinth & tonearm (preferably sme)
Ideally would like to buy as a full package
Preferably fully serviced & in excellent condition

Can collect in the north

DSJR
06-03-2012, 19:37
Isn't there a nice one for £1500 or so on ebay at the moment?

We're generous souls here, but even we aren't a charity you know :lol:

pidge22
06-03-2012, 19:38
I have seen that does look nice but a bit above my budget I am afraid..

DSJR
06-03-2012, 19:44
Have a look at Russ Collinson - Layers of beauty - for ideas and costs of a bespoke plinth - not as much as you'd think I believe and a fraction of the price of a Bastin one (a favourite of mine). 401's in good order don't usually have to cost many hundreds more than £500 do they? and there's a nicely priced SME Series 2 "Unimproved" detachable arm on here right now if you jump quick enough :)

Good luck, and welcome :)

jon1
06-03-2012, 19:46
Isn't there a nice one for £1500 or so on ebay at the moment?

We're generous souls here, but even we aren't a charity you know :lol:





What you do not give the away?:whistle::D


jon

DSJR
06-03-2012, 19:54
Ask around, I've given plenty away :lol:

DSJR
06-03-2012, 19:57
http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=16356

PLEASE grab this arm if you want a vintage SME to use with a Garrard and possibly a wide range of cartridges. I have NO contact with the seller at all by the way..

jon1
06-03-2012, 19:58
Ask around, I've given plenty away :lol:





Got no spare ones lying around dave?:eyebrows::D


jon

selfaddict
06-03-2012, 20:29
I have these for sale for another week if you are interested in:

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=15010

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=15013

Wakefield Turntables
06-03-2012, 20:34
http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=16356

PLEASE grab this arm if you want a vintage SME to use with a Garrard and possibly a wide range of cartridges. I have NO contact with the seller at all by the way..


This is still up for sale.

DSJR
06-03-2012, 21:42
Got no spare ones lying around dave?:eyebrows::D


jon

I have a fixed head 3009 awaiting one part to make it work (exit cable plug) and I'd like to give it some use before passing it on, if ever...

pidge22
07-03-2012, 06:40
Have decided to hold off looking for the moment so I can save up for one of Audiograil's 401,s

DSJR
07-03-2012, 07:53
I'd still buy that SME.......

oldius
07-03-2012, 09:07
Have decided to hold off looking for the moment so I can save up for one of Audiograil's 401,s

They're beautiful but very expensive. I have a nw analogue serviced and plinthed 401 that you're welcome to see and hear. My advice; buy a motor unit, send to Dom for the works and ask for a price for the works and a slate plinth. You wouldn't regret that purchase, I know!

Ali Tait
07-03-2012, 09:28
I have a 401 in a wood plinth if you're interested. No arm though.