Garrard 301 restoration project

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Originally Posted by jaym481

Can't say I registered a significant sonic improvement, but the motor runs a bit cooler (my wall mains chuck 250V at my gear on a regular basis), and yes, I'm happy with it.

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Originally Posted by jaym481

I should add that the PS audio supplies aren't as flexible as the Loricraft, which allows speed adjustments at the PS, rather than on the deck, if I'm not mistaken. The Lenco DIY one on Lenco Heaven does the same thing, and a few on there use one with Garrards. Both allow for the removal of the eddy current brake, which some report is an improvement. I don't know though, as I haven't tried it.

If what you are looking for is a one-time voltage adjustment (to taste) and a known accurate 50Hz, the PS Audio is quite enough, and saves you splashing out for something else.

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Thanks for your input Jay. I may have a look at the Lenco jobby.

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Originally Posted by Moko

The Lenco Speed Controller does all that Martin's does... with my 401 I have removed the Eddy Brake disc completely and now run my 401 at 200V and all the fine tuning for speed is done on the Lenco Speed Controller (once its set it stays set)

Price for building the controller was approximately £150-£200 depending upon the case you intend to use. I am in no way experienced with building electronics but thanks to the designer Nigel's amazing support even I managed to complete the build successfully.

Here's the finished job

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Interior shot

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Thanks again for the tip! Looks like I need to dig out my Lenco Heaven log in details and have a look at this PSU.

The Lenco Heaven (Nigel's) speed controller PCB is no longer available, unless you can find someone with spare ones to sell.

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Originally Posted by Ammonite Acoustics

The Lenco Heaven (Nigel's) speed controller PCB is no longer available, unless you can find someone with spare ones to sell.

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BUGGER!
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Just emailed Nigel to see if he has any left over.

It may just require a bit of patience. Nigel has redone boards from time to time, and probably will again.

Yep, just got an email saying he's out of boards, damm. I've put my name down for the next batch.

I got an hour to work on the 301 this evening. I removed the bearing and fitted some new feet. The platter has two dampening rings which certainly stop the old girl ringing like a bell.


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Bearing removed and waiting to go to Martin Bastin, will post tomorrow. :) I've seen quite a few bearing costing several hundreds of pounds and TBH dont really trust any of them. You cant borrow them and the reviews are very few and far bewteen. At least the Martin Bastin upgrades have been tried and tested. COME ON MIKE NEW WHERE IS THE GARRARD 301 BEARING :eek:

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New feet fitted, £36 for 4, excellent quality. Levelling the 301 is now a piece of cake. They sit on Sorbothane footers.

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Poor 301, heart ripped out and the 3012 strippd naked. :(

Next step is the external PSU.

I´m trawling for an external PSU for my 401 as well.

I´ve dealt with Ray at CTC before, and found him a great chap.

He´s got these: http://www.classichifi-shop.co.uk/pr...upply-unit-psu

http://www.classichifi-shop.co.uk/wp...U2-550x500.jpg

Should do what the rest of the pinnacle products do, but at slightly lower cost it seems.

Anyone knows anything about them or perhaps even tried one ?

He's less than 1/2 a mile from where I live :eek:.

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Originally Posted by REXTON

He's less than 1/2 a mile from where I live :eek:.

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Go on then ...!

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