christianb Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) Item: GARRARD 401 IN SOLID WALNUT PLINTH WITH SCHICK 12" ARM AND ORTOFON SPU GE Location: PERTHPrice: 3900Item Condition: PERFECTReason for selling: NOT SURE, AS GOOD AS MY SHINDO BUT I CAN ONLY KEEP ONEPayment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD OnlyExtra Info: I could have just sold the ingredients separately and would have got more for it but I thought that was a bit poor and I wanted to build a really good TT. With the help of a furniture making friend we built the plinth from solid walnut. the motor board is made from marine plywood covered with high quality furniture nero linoleum. Not only looking good but easy to clean and a good vibration control. The feet are excellent hight adjustable Delrin feet from plinth design in the UK. The motor board sits on Squash balls like Loricraft or Vinylista. The arm is a Thomas Schick 12" with cable. I love this arm for the sound and simplicity. The cartridge is a very lightly used Ortofon SPU GE (certainly less than a 100 hrs, not run in ) The Garrard looks different than the usual. Its not shitty brown but more like Dove colored. I don't know whether thats original or someone had some thoughts about aesthetics as well. It came with blank aluminium control plates covered with some plastic and I got some nice acrylic control plates made instead. Looks fab. It runs absolutely quiet with no rumble at all. I am quite proud of that. Soundwise I think it is just as good as my Shindo 301. Sellers crap you could say but just come and listen. The Shindo has a bit more authority in bass maybe but I got the impression that the 401 might be a bit more accurate. The girl prefers the 401 for the looks and I am undecided but who would give me the money back for the Shindo? If you need a Step up transformer for the SPU you can have a simple but suitable one for free. Please no offers like "I make you good price" . The Schick arm and the SPU would cost you already the asking price and you would have to wait 4 months for delivery of the arm. ​Audition with Stax headphones (speakers sold for moving) and pick up welcome in moving chaos, postage not so much. Pictures: Edited July 23, 2015 by christianb 14
Andrew S. Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) Wow. Stunning. Edited July 23, 2015 by Tom.Stopforth
Guest palexsia Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 I wouldn't sell it after all the work put into this TLC beautiful Garrad and sound as good as the Shindo $$$$$$$ . Big mistake , do you really need this $3900.00 ? For that little money can you get other TT as good as this ??? So sad to see it go .
Galactic Soap Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) *SIGH* Gorgeous GLWTS Edited July 23, 2015 by Galactic Soap
collektor Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) Didn't realise it was a 401. My mistake. 301 Garrards in original condition go for in excess of 3 grand. 401 restored to better than original condition could pip the 301 at the post by a long shot on the international hifi market. Have you considered listing internationally? Edited July 23, 2015 by collektor
Guest Hensa Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 My 401 has just slunked off to a corner in a state of envy..... I agree with the above, this is the best looking 401 I've laid eyes on!
Guest JohnA Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 If you were in melbourne this would be mine already
ABG Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 Stunning! That is one of the most beautiful turntables I've ever laid eyes on. GLWTS
JPete9 Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Didn't realise it was a 401. My mistake. 301 Garrards in original condition go for in excess of 3 grand. 401 restored to better than original condition could pip the 301 at the post by a long shot on the international hifi market. Have you considered listing internationally? I am not sure. I have a 301 i want to sell (in pristine unrestored original cond), but cautious about selling international using paypal because of the returns system. I heard/read a few horros stories of people sending nice stuff, getting a complaint and the item being returned incomplete/damaged. Is there another way?
Guest palexsia Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 I am not sure. I have a 301 i want to sell (in pristine unrestored original cond), but cautious about selling international using paypal because of the returns system. I heard/read a few horros stories of people sending nice stuff, getting a complaint and the item being returned incomplete/damaged. Is there another way? Post more pictures if possible video when play , describe condition as photo show ,non return item ,no paypal ,bank deposit only or cash pick up . Will pack careful and sent at buyer risk .
djmm Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Mate black walnut is easily one of the nicest looking timbers out there. The veneers generally is nowhere near as beautiful as the solid walnut as evident in this sample.
PKay Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Post more pictures if possible video when play , describe condition as photo show ,non return item ,no paypal ,bank deposit only or cash pick up . Will pack careful and sent at buyer risk . I spoke to a guy when I was buying something on ebay. His friend sold a $7000 rolex and they lodged a claim with paypal, he got a fake rolex back. I would be very careful about sending overseas with credit cards or paypal. On the flip side paying with paypal is your friend.
Keith Anderson Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Don't know why I click on this as I never really like the Garrads I'd seen before but this is stunning, that plinth timber is beautiful GLWTS, if I had enough money I'd just drive to pick it up.
thermonicavenger Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Superb looking deck. A good price. If I had the money to spare it would be mine!
christianb Posted July 24, 2015 Author Posted July 24, 2015 thanks guys for all the kind comments. It has been sold locally now, sorry to all over east. Usually its the other way round I must admit, it wasn't easy to give it away. Cheers Christian 1
metal beat Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 That 401 is amazing thank god its gone, but personally I would not have sold it I hope the owner gets great musical enjoyment - and no flipping!!
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