Garrard Model 301 Transcription Motor Turntable w/ SME 3012 Tonearm +

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Description

Supreme in its class
The Garrard Model 301 Transcription Motor is recognised as supreme in its class. Features that enthusiasts will appreciate are suppression of switch clicks, the heavy turntable platter accurately balanced and very fine degrees of speed control available for all three speeds 33⅓, 45 and 78 rpm which can all be adjusted by approximately 2½%.

Audio Perfection
Wow and Flutter have been reduced to the minimum being less than 0.2% and less than 0.05% respectively. The unit is equipped for dual voltage ranges of 100 to 130 and 200 to 250 volts, 50 or 60 cycles to the motor pulley.

Iconic Design
The Model 301 is finished in high quality Ivory enamel paint finish, meticulously built and combined in a unique package of SME M2-12R precision tonearm and new generation solid walnut isolation plinth. An iconic, elegant turntable delivering audio perfection with modern handcrafted excellence.

Key Features:

Meticulously built with close attention to detail
Handcrafted solid walnut plinth
SME M2-12R precision tonearm
Tonearm base adjustable in dampened or fixed position
Plinth chassis isolated suspension
Adjustable feet with isolation system
High quality authentic period paint finish
Original rubber compound platter mat
Iconic design

Specifications:

Chasis: Die-cast aluminium

Platter: Rim-driven, high mass, accurately balanced

Motor: Induction, spring suspended & magnetically screened

Voltage: Dual range 100-130 and 200-250 volts

Frequency: 50 or 60 cycles to the motor pulley

Consumption: 16 watts

Wow: Less than 0.2%

Flutter Less than 0.05%

Speed Range: 33-34/44-46/76-80 RPM

Dimensions:

Width 640mm,
Depth 480mm
Height 215mm (feet to top of tonearm)
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SME 3012 Tonearm:

English Translation
Type: SME 3009, 3012
Manufacturer: SME LTD., ENGLAND

Tonearm length from vertical axis to stylus tip:

3009: 230 mm (depending on cartridge)
3012: 305 mm (depending on cartridge)
Overhang: Adjustable
Offset angle: —
Tonearm material: Metal with wood inlay
Maximum tangential tracking error at optimal installation:

3009 = 2°
3012 = 1.5°
Fine adjustment of tracking force: By weight

Minimum achievable tracking force due to tonearm bearing and mass distribution: 0.25 p
Anti-skating mechanism: Yes
Cartridge system: Optional
Headshell suitable for mounting internationally standardized cartridge systems: Yes

Non-binding recommended price (without cartridge):

3009 = 378 DM (including connection cable)
3012 = 398 DM (including connection cable)
Special Features:

Extra-light aluminium headshell
Hydraulically damped cueing mechanism
Pre-drilled mounting plates available for Thorens TD 125

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Ortofon FF15X Mk II Cartridge

The FF15X Mk II is fitted with a spherical diamond and designed with a robust build and low compliance, making it well-suited for higher mass tonearms. Its high output voltage ensures compatibility with receivers and amplifiers featuring low-sensitivity phono inputs.

All Mk II models feature a redesigned body with improved shielding and repositioned terminal pins for easier connection. The gold-plated pins use a new press-fitting method for enhanced reliability and minimal contact resistance.

GARRARD MODEL 301

Garrard Model 301 Transcription Motor Turntable w/ SME 3012 Tonearm + Ortofon F15E MKII (Each) | Pre-OwnedI MC

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The Garrard Model 301 turntable, paired with the SME 3012 tonearm and Ortofon F15E MKII MC cartridge, offers a superb blend of classic design and high-fidelity performance. Meticulously restored, this iconic turntable is housed in a custom wooden base, enhancing both its aesthetic appeal and vibrati Read more

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Description

Supreme in its class
The Garrard Model 301 Transcription Motor is recognised as supreme in its class. Features that enthusiasts will appreciate are suppression of switch clicks, the heavy turntable platter accurately balanced and very fine degrees of speed control available for all three speeds 33⅓, 45 and 78 rpm which can all be adjusted by approximately 2½%.

Audio Perfection
Wow and Flutter have been reduced to the minimum being less than 0.2% and less than 0.05% respectively. The unit is equipped for dual voltage ranges of 100 to 130 and 200 to 250 volts, 50 or 60 cycles to the motor pulley.

Iconic Design
The Model 301 is finished in high quality Ivory enamel paint finish, meticulously built and combined in a unique package of SME M2-12R precision tonearm and new generation solid walnut isolation plinth. An iconic, elegant turntable delivering audio perfection with modern handcrafted excellence.

Key Features:

Meticulously built with close attention to detail
Handcrafted solid walnut plinth
SME M2-12R precision tonearm
Tonearm base adjustable in dampened or fixed position
Plinth chassis isolated suspension
Adjustable feet with isolation system
High quality authentic period paint finish
Original rubber compound platter mat
Iconic design

Specifications:

Chasis: Die-cast aluminium

Platter: Rim-driven, high mass, accurately balanced

Motor: Induction, spring suspended & magnetically screened

Voltage: Dual range 100-130 and 200-250 volts

Frequency: 50 or 60 cycles to the motor pulley

Consumption: 16 watts

Wow: Less than 0.2%

Flutter Less than 0.05%

Speed Range: 33-34/44-46/76-80 RPM

Dimensions:

Width 640mm,
Depth 480mm
Height 215mm (feet to top of tonearm)
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SME 3012 Tonearm:

English Translation
Type: SME 3009, 3012
Manufacturer: SME LTD., ENGLAND

Tonearm length from vertical axis to stylus tip:

3009: 230 mm (depending on cartridge)
3012: 305 mm (depending on cartridge)
Overhang: Adjustable
Offset angle: —
Tonearm material: Metal with wood inlay
Maximum tangential tracking error at optimal installation:

3009 = 2°
3012 = 1.5°
Fine adjustment of tracking force: By weight

Minimum achievable tracking force due to tonearm bearing and mass distribution: 0.25 p
Anti-skating mechanism: Yes
Cartridge system: Optional
Headshell suitable for mounting internationally standardized cartridge systems: Yes

Non-binding recommended price (without cartridge):

3009 = 378 DM (including connection cable)
3012 = 398 DM (including connection cable)
Special Features:

Extra-light aluminium headshell
Hydraulically damped cueing mechanism
Pre-drilled mounting plates available for Thorens TD 125

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Ortofon FF15X Mk II Cartridge

The FF15X Mk II is fitted with a spherical diamond and designed with a robust build and low compliance, making it well-suited for higher mass tonearms. Its high output voltage ensures compatibility with receivers and amplifiers featuring low-sensitivity phono inputs.

All Mk II models feature a redesigned body with improved shielding and repositioned terminal pins for easier connection. The gold-plated pins use a new press-fitting method for enhanced reliability and minimal contact resistance.

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