Garrard 401 Vs Technics 1210

**Clive** · 04-01-2009, 11:55

Originally Posted by Billericay Dickie

^ I never did try it but it surely must depend whether the light bulb is wired in series or parallel to the mains supply?

It will have zero effect in parallel, if it does there's something seriously wrong with your mains!

**Dave Cawley** · 04-01-2009, 12:14

It is in series!!!!!!!!!

**NRG** · 04-01-2009, 13:26

Originally Posted by Billericay Dickie

False,

The lightbulb tweek doesn't lower the voltage, it lowers the current which in turn reduces the motor torque fyi. :grin:

It does both, current draw in the stator coils is driven by the applied voltage. Lowering the voltage drives less current in the coils and the magnetic field shrinks becoming weaker thus torque is reduced in the rotor.

**Billericay Dickie** · 04-01-2009, 14:07

^ Thanks for this info, so long since I thought about 301 / 401 rumble cures.

Currently thinking about High voltage negligable currents to do with Stax Ear-Speaker energizers and the alternatives.

Anyone got any broken or non functional Stax Accessories or head-sets FS?

**Mike** · 04-01-2009, 14:38

Originally Posted by Billericay Dickie

^so long since I thought about 301 / 401 rumble cures.

Good clean properly adjusted and correctly lubricated bearings (all of them), a good round idler wheel (no flat spots) and a nice healthy motor, to start with. Then the best plinth you can afford or make.

For Stax stuff it might be worth contacting Howard Popeck, I'm sure he could point you in the right direction.

**Billericay Dickie** · 04-01-2009, 15:33

Cheers Mike although I hope he may PM me but I think he has had enough of a life time with Stax?

Listen Carefully.

**Tripmaster** · 18-01-2009, 20:41

Hi there

My dad has a Garrard 401 in the loft, it was refurbished about 15-20 years ago but its been up there for quite some time. I'm not sure if it still works due to the high temperatures in the summer...and lack of use!

Do you happen to know how much these turntables sell for in good condition as I might have a go at restoring it? Do you also know where I could source spare parts?

Thanks

Richard

**Mike** · 18-01-2009, 20:50

Anything between £400 - £900, sometimes even a bit more!

**Tripmaster** · 18-01-2009, 20:55

Originally Posted by Mike Homar

Anything between £400 - £900, sometimes even a bit more!

Really! thats nice to know

**i_should_coco** · 18-01-2009, 20:57

Originally Posted by Mike Homar

Anything between £400 - £900, sometimes even a bit more!

Nononono... it's old scrap. Fortunately I specialise in the safe disposal of such and I wouldn't charge a penny.

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