Beatlebum
06-10-2012, 20:44
I am so happy with the results of this restoraton I also posted pics in The Gallery section of this forum.
I picked up a Garrard 401 off of the famous auction site and promptly started researching plinths and restorations, ultimately leading me to Artisan Fidelity here in the Midwest USA. I had Christopher Thornton of Artisan Fidelity design a plinth for me that would achieve the sonic results of motor and vibration isolation, while not being so massive. No offense to those other designs but I was looking for a more conservative approach that would still fit on my audio rack. Under Christopher's informative and careful guidance we worked together on the choices of wood, size, tonearm, etc., communicating often and discussing options and or suggestions.
The result is better than I could have hoped for. The music from the Garrard 401/Origin Live Illustrious Mk. 3c/Lyra Delos combination just jumps out of my Lahave Audio Mela speakers. It's all there. Tonality, pace, drive, bass extension, beautiful midrange clarity and high frequency extension. Cymbals just decay into my room for what seems like forever. All of this audio goodness and the table looks "badass" as well.
As you can tell I'm really pleased with whole experience. I have no affiliation with Artisan Fidelity just a very happy customer that wanted to pass on some good audo vibes.
Thanks for enduring my raving here! I hope I have not violated any ethics here as I really just wanted to share my exhuberance with others here that could appreciate it.
Cheers,
Tim aka Beatlebum7357
I picked up a Garrard 401 off of the famous auction site and promptly started researching plinths and restorations, ultimately leading me to Artisan Fidelity here in the Midwest USA. I had Christopher Thornton of Artisan Fidelity design a plinth for me that would achieve the sonic results of motor and vibration isolation, while not being so massive. No offense to those other designs but I was looking for a more conservative approach that would still fit on my audio rack. Under Christopher's informative and careful guidance we worked together on the choices of wood, size, tonearm, etc., communicating often and discussing options and or suggestions.
The result is better than I could have hoped for. The music from the Garrard 401/Origin Live Illustrious Mk. 3c/Lyra Delos combination just jumps out of my Lahave Audio Mela speakers. It's all there. Tonality, pace, drive, bass extension, beautiful midrange clarity and high frequency extension. Cymbals just decay into my room for what seems like forever. All of this audio goodness and the table looks "badass" as well.
As you can tell I'm really pleased with whole experience. I have no affiliation with Artisan Fidelity just a very happy customer that wanted to pass on some good audo vibes.
Thanks for enduring my raving here! I hope I have not violated any ethics here as I really just wanted to share my exhuberance with others here that could appreciate it.
Cheers,
Tim aka Beatlebum7357