Garrard 301 plinth - group buy

[Wakefield Turntables]

This has the full blessing of Marco, so here goes. This project has been bourne out of frustration with respects to Panzerholz no longer available but alternatives do exist which give the legendary damping properties of Panzerholz. So, I intend building and designing a new plinth for my Garrard 301. The cost of materials like Panzerholz and alternatives are not cheap. Working with these materials is also incredibly difficult and you really need CNC milling to get the best and most accurate results, this also costs money. So, I'm going to do this on my own irrespective but I wondered if any of you guys would like to show an expression of interest in purchasing a finalised plinth. My hopes are that we can push the cost of plinth production down and everyone gets a professionally produced plinth with excellent damping properties and a nice bump up the sonic ladder for their 301. I've already got a supplier and CNC specialist organised. My plinth design will hopefully incorporate an option to decouple the motor and the plinth will also house a totally decoupled armpod. If things go to plan I'm also thinking about designing a mounting board to house the turntable. The mounting board may incorporate tuned spring suspension and should also have excellent properties.

The whole project is something I'm going to do for myself and it's my aim to produce a comprehensive solution with respects to mitigating vibration into the Garrard 301's platter. Phew!

Comments, questions and put-downs most welcome. :)

[Ali Tait]

Be interested if they can also be made for a 401- would possibly bring more into a group buy also?

[Wakefield Turntables]

OK lets do that as well. It's an option.

[Gerry]

Depending on the design/style I could be interested.

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[Wakefield Turntables]

Thanks Gerry. It's still extremely embryonic. I will post more when I have further news.

[karma67]

what is the alternative thats as good as panzelholz andy?

[Wakefield Turntables]

what is the alternative thats as good as panzelholz andy?

I'll get in contact with you. I still need to do the Oscilloscope thing!

[Ali Tait]

Yes, be interested in what it is too.

[anubisgrau]

i recently purchased an extreme plinth for 401 made of solid wenge boards

sounds terrific.....

[Wakefield Turntables]

i recently purchased an extreme plinth for 401 made of solid wenge boards

sounds terrific.....

I'm sure it sounds wonderful but I will not be using solid wenge boards. I have no data with respects to damping levels for Wenge so I'll not be using that for the plinth. Still I hope your new plinth gives you many years of happiness.

[martinswimmer]

I need a plinth for a Technics SP10 MK2, not sure if that's an option.

[karma67]

Yes, be interested in what it is too.

my guess would be this https://permalideho.co.uk/products/

[Wakefield Turntables]

Yes it's Permali but there are lots of different types!

[Wakefield Turntables]

A little more news. Hopefully we might have a plinth design to enable decoupling of the Garrard 301 motor. Still making enquiries. Hopefully more news in 7-10 days.

[Patrick Dixon]

I'm interested, but getting a design that pleases everybody will probably not be easy.

[Wakefield Turntables]

It's my own design so I guess some will and some won't like it. Tbh it all depends on price ��

[Ali Tait]

Sounds good. I’ve a few ideas about my twin tier slate plinth, this would make an interesting comparison.

[joolz]

Another wanted shout for a mk 2 SP10 plinth, as have not been able to locate a Panzerholz one...

[Clive]

I'm interested...I have a 301 in a twin slate plinth currently. Will your design be for single or twin tonearms?

[Wakefield Turntables]

I'm interested...I have a 301 in a twin slate plinth currently. Will your design be for single or twin tonearms?

Both potentially. Mine will have 2 tonearms, specifically SME 3009 and 3012.

[The Vinyl Adventure]

I have a 301 in a box somewhere, count me in. 2 x 12" arms for mine if you please.

[Wakefield Turntables]

I have a 301 in a box somewhere, count me in. 2 x 12" arms for mine if you please.

Noted.

[Mikeandvan]

Any idea on cost? My 401 lies unused!

[Wakefield Turntables]

Any idea on cost? My 401 lies unused!

No. It won't be cheap. I don't intend to skimp. I intend this to be my final plinth. I intend to include all options which should get the best from the 301.