Audio Grail 301, Bob Cusworth plinth & Graham Phantom Elite ...a glimpse

[WESTLOWER]

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Thanks Matt for offering more information on Bob’s process.
And Oh My!!, that has to be the finest, most stunning looking piece of Audio equipment I’ve ever
Seen. Just beautiful.

[oldius]

It is all beautiful gear and the argument about price is inconsequential: if you think it is too expensive, don't buy it.

[A.Grail]

If you look at the curves you can note the solid wood it would not be possible to achieve this look with veneers (Too thin)

[antonio]

Three stunning looking turntables, mmm, which one should I buy?

[mikeyb]

It is all beautiful gear and the argument about price is inconsequential: if you think it is too expensive, don't buy it.

Just thought I'd post the cost of the arm out of interest, couldn't care less how much it cost, when it's a hobby the skies the limit money wise

Be good to know the total cost of the TT in question.

[smangus]

Three stunning looking turntables, mmm, which one should I buy?

All of them

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[Vrajbasi]

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Thanks Matt for offering more information on Bob’s process.
And Oh My!!, that has to be the finest, most stunning looking piece of Audio equipment I’ve ever
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It is indeed a thing of beauty, what I love is each plinth turntable combo has there Unique identity, each one has its own charm. By far the most beautiful and musical way to enjoy a Garrard 301, I would love to see a 401 in a Rjc plinth not sure if its been done. I have seen the stunning Garrard drd 5 in the most amazing plinth at my dealer friends place.

[A.Grail]

Thanks Matt for offering more information on Bob’s process.

"I have seen the stunning Garrard drd 5 in the most amazing plinth at my dealer friends place."

Indeed his BBC DRD 5 was a very special unit and a hard one to let go but it rests in rather good company! I agree - The Cusworth plinth for the DRD 5 is fantastic

[Vrajbasi]

Thanks Matt for offering more information on Bob’s process.

"I have seen the stunning Garrard drd 5 in the most amazing plinth at my dealer friends place."

Indeed his BBC DRD 5 was a very special unit and a hard one to let go but it rests in rather good company! I agree - The Cusworth plinth for the DRD 5 is fantastic

I love the drd5 the rarest of the lot,I was told that this particular turntable was used by radio one. Its does sound rather amazing I have to say. Its does sit in rather fine company and is well treasured, I have tried to purchase it on several occasions.

[Barry]

Twas a gorgeous thing, I got to hear it too in Adam's brief tenure. The attention to detail on the plinth was really something and it's got me thinking too. (I'm sure Bob C must have a TD124 design or two up his sleeve.) The AG 301 too was a lovely thing, minty mint as a minty thing, considering it's probably older than me.

However ... and maybe heretical to say this in present company ... but to my ears at least, and with my music, it still sounded like a 301 ... solid and huge but a bit dark. On balance I prefer the sound of a well-sorted TD124 (like mine, you could say ...), which may be a little less massive in the bass (obviously system dependent what you prefer here), but comes across as a little more expressive in the mids and with a touch more sparkle and, indeed, better separation of layers of musical information up top. For me, all things considered, the TD124 has a better-proportioned sound.

The visual and tactile aspects of this beast were in a different category though. Much pleasure from ownership I'm sure and a monster for rock and pop I suspect.

My feelings and experience tally with yours Tom. Bought my first TD124/II back in 1970 and still use it to this day (after a couple of belt changes, new 'mushrooms' and a re-lube and oil).