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Garrard 301 Turntable Genuine Grey Hammertone Greaese bearing See YouTube Films For Sale


Garrard 301 Turntable Genuine Grey Hammertone Greaese bearing See YouTube Films
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Garrard 301 Turntable Genuine Grey Hammertone Greaese bearing See YouTube Films :
$2779.15



Audio Grail Hammertone Grease Bearing Garrard 301

Please watch the short YouTube film below displaying this unit in action >>>> PRESS PLAY >>>>

Audio Grail is an established professional company dedicated to the finest detailed authentic restorations of Garrard 301 turntables. – Our passion is for the unique heritage of the 301, our approach to restoration is a labor of love

Audio Grail works in conjunction with artisan paint finishers (six year Rolls Royce apprenticed) and antique plating companies to achieve authentic detailed restorations of the highest quality. In total, close to 120 years worth of combined professional experience is afforded to each of our Garrard 301 units.

Available in this sale is a completely restored Hammertone Garrard 301. The original ‘Rimless’ chassis has been acid stripped and refinished in our bespoke Hammertone Powder coat enamel. This finish is completely uniform overcoming the difficulties Garrard experienced with ‘patchy’ stove enamel application. It has taken 7 years to perfect this exceptionally rugged finish and the results are of the highest order. It should be noted this 301 is a completely refinished original hammertone grease bearing turntable (See serial number, rimless chassis and motor transit clamp mounts to confirm) and not a refinished white or cream 301.

Watch the YouTube Overview of this unit >>>PRESS PLAY>>>

The short film below details and displays some of the works Audio Grail undertakes in the complete restoration of our Garrard 301 units

RESTORATION

The original Garrard factory raised text fascia plates often suffer from ‘pitting’ to the enamel . In order to achieve the highest level of authentic restoration we have produced some exact Raised Text replacements. These plates are then furnished to our units with our bespoke tooling:

Linkages

To create the finest finish, each nut, bolt, washer, screw and associated linkage is ‘strung’ individually prior to acid stripping and plating. Once stripped the components are electroplated uniformly with a ‘yellowed’ Zinc (This superb finish was chosen as Cadmium is poisonous) The results are spotlessly clean mechanical components that function perfectly, look factory fresh, gleam like iridescent treasure and are preserved for another 50 years of function

Idler Wheel

One of the main sonic detractors with even New Old Stock 301’s is the problem of ‘Rumble’. A significant factor in the cause of rumble in the 301 is the deformation / distortion of the idler wheel. A flat or warped idler wheel will ‘thud’ on the platter transferring the noise straight to the stylus that acts as a microphone. The idler wheel of this 301 is brand new (From perfect sound) and of the highest possible quality in terms of manufacture and silent function. We have tried all alternatives and these idlers are the most precise, well made and balanced available

The idler wheel you will note from the images above has a perfectly flat running face not rounded or worn, with no buckle to cause excessive rumble.

Idler bushes

The idler housing bushes are critical, enabling the idler wheel to run true on the pulley without ‘riding’ or wobble due to wear which is a key source of Wow and flutter. The top bush of the idler housing plate has been replaced with a bespoke sintered bronze bush. (The bottom bush was still within spec) The unit now runs superbly (The sonic benefits of this procedure are not to be under estimated

Platter

The original Non strobe platter has been completely acid stripped and refinished in Audio Grail hammertone. This unit comes replete with the original hammertone rare ‘ridged’ early 301 mat. The mat is in nice condition still supple and capable of dampening the platter correctly. (The spindle hole is slightly dry)

This 301 has been professionally stripped, measured and rebuilt by Audio Grail in our Devonshire workshop to preserve the unique heritage of the unit and achieve the highest possible standard of mechanical function . We use precision tools, correct bespoke rivets and brand new licensed component parts where required.

Spindle / Bearing / Housing


Motor rebuild

The shaded pole induction motor of this 301 has been Completely stripped including the top and bottom bushes which are held in place by rivets. Removing the riveted bottom plate allows access to the bottom spherical bearing felt oil-retaining washer. It is critical for these components to be completely cleaned and the porous bushings to be heat cleansed and re-soaked in oil for the full potential of the Garrard 301 to be realized (Please see images below) This process frees up the bearings perfectly ready for precise alignment

Spring replacement

All of the delicate springs on the 301 are vital in terms of functionality. The motor springs isolate vibration coupled with rubber sleeves. Often these are stretched. The affect of this is a motor that is noisy in operation. (The motor will not hang correctly in its ‘cage’ causing uneven wear to the motor bushings and idler wheel.) The idler wheel springs are critical in order to ensure correct engagement of the idler against the pulley. The pitch linkage features three small springs, which are often stretched causing difficulty with pitch control. The 301 available here features a completely new set of springs and rubber sleeves ensuring the finest possible function

Further works

All Audio Grail 301’s come replete with: A brand new brake pad, Spark suppressor, set of mounting bolts and idler housing grommets. All electrical connection points are treated with Deoxit, all moving parts are greased and the unit machine buffed.

Functionality & Sound

Audio Grail are dedicated not only to authentic cosmetic restorations of Garrard 301s but also to their correct function and most importantly their sound. We are fortunate to own several pieces of test equipment from the Garrard factory in addition to other rare precision devices that ensure our 301’s are tested and measured correctly and functioning not only to speed but also to original Garrard wow / flutter and rumble specs.

The result of the servicing and restoration works completed on this 301 are second to none. The unit powers up instantly whilst remaining very, very quiet and smooth.

To test the unit it was mounted first on an Audio Grail cherry and maple wood plinth coupled with a Thomas Schick SPU ‘A’ compatible tonearm and Shindo SPU A Cartridge into an Audio Note AN-S7C SUT into an LCR phonostage to Airtight ATC-2 Pre amp into an Air Tight ATM 300 (300B) power amp connected to 15” Tannoy red dual concentric speakers in GRF enclosures. The musicality of this unit showed superb pace and timing. Musically sublime the famed 301 slam was engaging and exciting – No listening fatigue here!. (Please view the film at the top of the listing to view this unit during play testing.)

SERIAL NUMBER:

Packaging:

All our units are shipped in bespoke double boxes with bespoke cut inserts to ensure safe transport of your unit. These boxes are rated at 30KG

Please also view our Garrard 301 buyers guide in our ‘Me’ pages that outlines the importance of servicing and offers details of our company, ethos and dedication to the highest quality restoration of the Garrard 301

It should be noted that this is a 50Hz UK Garrard 301 – A 60Hz pulley can be supplied free of charge if required by the winning buyer

SHIPPING:

We ship via courier with full online tracking. Please note a signature will be required upon delivery

Flat cost of shipping including £50 insurance ONLY.

UK – Next Day Delivery = Free
EUROPE – 2-3 day delivery via UPS = £50
USA 1-4 day delivery via DHL = £75
ASIA 1-4 day delivery via DHL = £85

IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ:

buyers with less than 10 (TEN) positive responses, 96% positive response or private response ratings should email us prior to committing to offer. In accordance with and Pay Pal policy, Audio Grail will only able to ship items to the buyers registered and Pay Pal address

Payment via Pay Pal must be received within 48 hrs of sale end

Your item will be dispatched as soon as payment is received Via PayPal

THANK YOU FOR VISITING AUDIO GRAIL!!!


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