Garrard 301 with SME 3012 tonearm

[kuruvilajacob]

Hi folks,
I managed to buy a mint condition Garrard 301 with 3012 tonearm. It sounds wonderful beyond my expectation. It exceeds other players I have in seperation,soundstaging, details,and all other factors. I use a Shure 97 cartridge with it. I will post some pictures later. I want to know if any members can share their experience with me . kuruvilajacob

 

[jls001]

Congrats!!!

Great table, great arm.

 

[reubensm]

Congrats Kuruvilajacob on your new accquisition. The 301 is a legendary turntable. Eagerly awaiting the pictures.

 

[stevieboy]

Lovely combo, hope you upgrade to a good cart now! pics please! I will be able to share my experience with you hopefully next week

 

[sureshkuranjalayil]

Congratulations !

Regards,
Suresh

 

[G401fan]

Congrats!

Great buy!

 

[bhaskarcan]

Hi,

Wellcome to Garrard family. Take care of the baby & it will take care of your musical needs for years to come. Pics r welcome.

Brgds,

Bhaskar

 

[Rajiv]

Hi,

Congratulations.

It is certainly different sounding from the AR,Thorens and other suspended belt drives.There is no holding back a Garrard 301 it comes at you all guns blazing.

Regards
Rajiv

 

[sanj]

Hi,

Congratulations.!!!!

welcome to Garrard Family.

Regards
sanjay

 

[Finyl Vinyl]

Well done. Enjoy

 

[ukjeyaraj]

Congrats on your TT purchase

 

[sachu888]

Congratulations :clapping:

Regards,
Sachin

 

[gvenu]

Congrats!!!
Venu

 

[santhosh]

Congratulations!! Pictures please .

 

[Dr.Bass]

I suppose it is a classic combination. Yes, we need pictures.
Is it a replinthed/modded or still in stock form ?

 

[stevieboy]

I suppose it is a classic combination. Yes, we need pictures.
Is it a replinthed/modded or still in stock form ?

Yup. The SME 3012 also goes well with certain belt drive TTs... the Platine Verdier for instance

 

[Dr.Bass]

Yup. The SME 3012 also goes well with certain belt drive TTs... the Platine Verdier for instance

hyeah:hyeah:

 

[kuruvilajacob]

Hi folks, I am attaching two photos of my Garrard 301 with SME 3012 tonearm. It is a custom made plinth by SME and the dust cover is also by SME.it is improving everyday. I use a Prima Luna Prologue one amp and Yaqin MS-12 B phono preamp with KLH model five speakers. I have a special room designed with room accoustics for this. You are welcome to come and listen any time. you won't be disappointed
kuruvilajacob

 

[marsilians]

That TT looks absolutely gorgeous. Congrats on the buy. Its not too easy to come by such a nice piece. I have seen a friend of mine add a heavier mat for a 401 that improved the bass, dynamics and separation quite significantly. Also this TT can take lots of different tonearms if you are interested in experimenting. Same with stylii as well.

 

[sachu888]

Hi folks, I am attaching two photos of my Garrard 301 with SME 3012 tonearm. It is a custom made plinth by SME and the dust cover is also by SME.it is improving everyday. I use a Prima Luna Prologue one amp and Yaqin MS-12 B phono preamp with KLH model five speakers. I have a special room designed with room accoustics for this. You are welcome to come and listen any time. you won't be disappointed
kuruvilajacob

Lovely:thumbsup:

Regards,
Sachin