Garrard vs Michell

**DSJR** · 23-10-2010, 11:04

Looking at his thread, why not an Orbe kit and SME 309 at least I reckon? best of everything in that idea I think..

The Gyrodeck was always a bit "soft focus" for me, unless fitted with an SME, a Spacecdeck showing it a very clean pair of heels when both were fitted with Rega arms. Hifi dave informs me that the Orbe is on a different and far higher level though and as hyou have some of it already..

**jason** · 27-10-2010, 07:15

Originally Posted by blake

If you want to stay with the Gyro and create the best of both worlds you might want to look at the synergy issue and partner it with an arm and cartridge that will give you something that approaches the bottom end performance of the Garrard while maintaining all the Gyro's strengths.

I'd suggest that this might do it for you:

A Jelco 750D (tweaked to get into the 25 gram range with effective mass) combined with a modified Denon 103R (either in an ebony body as in the photograph, or to keep the costs down an aluminum body) with either a Soundsmith line contact retip or perhaps the Expert Stylus paratrace.

Put this together with an excellent phono stage and I don't think you'll find much to be lacking.

I can attest to the fact that this is a great jazz table. Actually, it does pretty much everything well

Hi blake, thanks for your reply sorry I have taken a few days to reply back had to work

. thanks for the info I like the look of the modified denon very nice, there is so many choices I have decided to come to the DIY get together. Do you know the times and is there a admission fee. Cheers Jason

**jason** · 27-10-2010, 07:19

Originally Posted by John

I think if you can get to the DIY event you will hear many good idler drives and this would allow you to make the best choice and totaloly agree with Clive you really do need to hear these different methods and go for what you perfer

Thanks again for everyone's advice on the deck, I think making the DIY get together is a good idea

anyone know the times and if there is a admission fee. Cheers Jason

**John** · 27-10-2010, 08:13

Originally Posted by Ali Tait

Jason,
There will be one of our DIY get-togethers at the social club of Eggborough Power Station on the 6th Nov.Not sure what everyone is bringing,but there's a good chance there will be at least a 401.See the thread started by SPS (Steve) who is the nice man that sorts these do's out for us.It's a great day out,and you will probably get to hear a Garrard of some description at least!

Please refer to this Everyone is really friendly and lots of great gear
Steve (SPS) is a really nice guy. Some of the sounds these guys get is amazing
The one I went to think cost £10 but sure Ali will be along latter to confirm

**John** · 27-10-2010, 16:21

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8069
Best to email Steve (SPS) or add to this thread

**jason** · 27-10-2010, 18:32

Originally Posted by John

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8069
Best to email Steve (SPS) or add to this thread

Hi John, will do mate thanks for replying. Jason

**SPS** · 28-10-2010, 10:00

Hi Jason, the meet is not far from you.. eggborough power station social club

its on the power station grounds.. we will kick off around 9.30- 10.30 on
sat 6th november..

the cost should be around a £10 or so..

i should have my thorens 124 with me.. i'm sure Will's 401 will be there along with a few more..

i also have a couple of 301's that you could listen to, but that would not be at eggbrough..i live near the humber bridge
i would need to put them in a plinth 1st.. i also have a few gl75 & 78's, they too can make a nice sound with a little fettling for not alot of outlay
and a couple of 88's thinking about it..

**jason** · 29-10-2010, 13:14

Originally Posted by SPS

Hi Jason, the meet is not far from you.. eggborough power station social club

its on the power station grounds.. we will kick off around 9.30- 10.30 on
sat 6th november..

the cost should be around a £10 or so..

i should have my thorens 124 with me.. i'm sure Will's 401 will be there along with a few more..

i also have a couple of 301's that you could listen to, but that would not be at eggbrough..i live near the humber bridge
i would need to put them in a plinth 1st.. i also have a few gl75 & 78's, they too can make a nice sound with a little fettling for not alot of outlay
and a couple of 88's thinking about it..

Hi Steve, that's great mate thanks for the info. Can I just ask if this is a men only event, reason I ask is my girlfriend enjoy's hi fi too and would like to come along, she says she will understand if its men only though

.. Cheers Jason

**SPS** · 29-10-2010, 14:37

Originally Posted by jason

Hi Steve, that's great mate thanks for the info. Can I just ask if this is a men only event, reason I ask is my girlfriend enjoy's hi fi too and would like to come along, she says she will understand if its men only though

.. Cheers Jason

she is more than welcome... i need to know for sure by tuesday as i have to sort lunch for us all... we will share the costs on the day... she will be included in that... it will be around £10 or so

**jason** · 31-10-2010, 13:33

Originally Posted by SPS

she is more than welcome... i need to know for sure by tuesday as i have to sort lunch for us all... we will share the costs on the day... she will be included in that... it will be around £10 or so

Hi Steve, just to comfirm we will both be coming

.

Cheers

Jason

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