No. 98754473

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Garrard - 301 & SME 3009 Tonearm Turntable - Multiple models
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9 weeks ago

Garrard - 301 & SME 3009 Tonearm Turntable - Multiple models

The Garrard model 301 transcription motor is the culmination of over 40 years experience in the design and manufacture of high quality gramophone equipment. The motor unit has been designed to provide the professional user and quality enthusiast with a unit supreme in it's class. The model 301 transcription motor has three controls, the speed range knob on the right hand side, speed adjusting control in the centre and the on-off knob on the left hand side. It has extremely low wow and flutter content, rumble being almost non-existent. Each of the three speeds is adjustable by means of a knob which operates a specially designed eddy current brake to enable precise speed to be obtained. Great attention has been given to details appreciated by the connoisseur, such as a suppressor unit to avoid switch clicks, a heavy turntable die-cast in aluminium and accurately balanced, a robust hardened and super finished turntable spindle, a fully retracting intermediate wheel and a brake to reduce the free revolutions of the turntable on switching off. Specifications Platter: 12" diameter die-cast aluminium fitted with rubber mat Unit plate: die-cast aluminium Motor: shaded pole induction motor in heavy cast casing suspended on six tensioned springs Voltage: dual range 100 to 130 and 200 to 250 volts Frequency: 50 or 60 cycles according to motor pulley fitted Consumption: 16 watts Wow: less than 0.2% Flutter: less than 0.05% Rumble: almost non existent Speed range: 33 to 34, 44 to 46 and 76 to 80 rpm Finish: high quality broken enamel with black accessories Weight: 16 Lbs nett I have cleaned the 301 and mounted it i have tested that she starts and stops and 33 and 45 there is a pitch controller but it might need a lighter touch. There is no lid. The sme 3009 is fixed headshell variant series 2 with a A&R Cambridge cartridge and original stylus a&r became Arcam. She is in beautiful condition but cables are not included. Please see that the conditions are based on the photographs and should be deemed part of the sale . Also understand that vintage audio is not garanteed and you will need to consult a technician on an ongoing basis for upkeep . We will ship with utmost care with out double box and bubble wrap system and we pack for the safety of the item not for economy. Please understand that the sale is final and we do not accept returns or refund.

No. 98754473

No longer available
Garrard - 301 & SME 3009 Tonearm Turntable - Multiple models

Garrard - 301 & SME 3009 Tonearm Turntable - Multiple models

The Garrard model 301 transcription motor is the culmination of over 40 years experience in the design and manufacture of high quality gramophone equipment. The motor unit has been designed to provide the professional user and quality enthusiast with a unit supreme in it's class.

The model 301 transcription motor has three controls, the speed range knob on the right hand side, speed adjusting control in the centre and the on-off knob on the left hand side.

It has extremely low wow and flutter content, rumble being almost non-existent. Each of the three speeds is adjustable by means of a knob which operates a specially designed eddy current brake to enable precise speed to be obtained.

Great attention has been given to details appreciated by the connoisseur, such as a suppressor unit to avoid switch clicks, a heavy turntable die-cast in aluminium and accurately balanced, a robust hardened and super finished turntable spindle, a fully retracting intermediate wheel and a brake to reduce the free revolutions of the turntable on switching off.

Specifications
Platter: 12" diameter die-cast aluminium fitted with rubber mat

Unit plate: die-cast aluminium

Motor: shaded pole induction motor in heavy cast casing suspended on six tensioned springs

Voltage: dual range 100 to 130 and 200 to 250 volts

Frequency: 50 or 60 cycles according to motor pulley fitted

Consumption: 16 watts

Wow: less than 0.2%

Flutter: less than 0.05%

Rumble: almost non existent

Speed range: 33 to 34, 44 to 46 and 76 to 80 rpm

Finish: high quality broken enamel with black accessories

Weight: 16 Lbs nett

I have cleaned the 301 and mounted it i have tested that she starts and stops and 33 and 45 there is a pitch controller but it might need a lighter touch. There is no lid.

The sme 3009 is fixed headshell variant series 2 with a A&R Cambridge cartridge and original stylus a&r became Arcam. She is in beautiful condition but cables are not included.

Please see that the conditions are based on the photographs and should be deemed part of the sale . Also understand that vintage audio is not garanteed and you will need to consult a technician on an ongoing basis for upkeep .

We will ship with utmost care with out double box and bubble wrap system and we pack for the safety of the item not for economy.
Please understand that the sale is final and we do not accept returns or refund.

Bidding closed
Ariel Cabello
Expert
Estimate  € 3,300 - € 3,700

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