Garrard 401 Artisan Fidelity Turntable - w/New Lyra Delos MC Cartridge

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General:
Here we have an amazing table by the legendary custom builder Artisan Fidelity.

At the heart of this table is the English-made Garrard 401 drive which was completely and thoroughly restored. The 401 was a professional turntable drive renowned for its excellent performance and incredible reliability.  Used at radio stations, nightclubs and bars all over the world. 

The plinth is finished in a gloss black lacquer and features dual tonearm mounting positions. Contact us if you'd like to add a secondary tonearm. It is very heavy and solid and comes with adjustable feet to perfectly level the table. 

This 'table is also fitted with an external power supply made by LDA, the model v2.0. This is quartz locked for the ultimate turntable speed accuracy and performance. 

The phono cartridge is a brand new Lyra Delos MC. This will arrive perfectly mounted using our 12-step calibration process. We picked this cartridge as we felt it matched the price to performance ratio of this turntable.

Finally the tonearm is Thomas Schick classic 12" that looks beautiful and performs flawlessly and comes with a captive audio cable.  

List of components:

• Lyra Delos MC Phono Cartridge
• Project Carbon Fiber Headshell 
• Artisan Fidelity Plinth
• LDA Turntable Power Supply v2.0
• Schick 12'" Tonearm complete with box and accessories

Cosmetic Condition:
8/10 = Very Good. Excellent front faceplate, one minor flaw on chassis side or top. See our detailed rating description here.

Working Condition:
Working perfectly and calibrated on our custom turntable calibration stand.

Included:
Exactly as pictured and described above.

Recommended Cables:
Kimber Kable - Phono Interconnects

Kimber Kable - Flagship Phono Interconnects

Testing Process:
First we try to identify any mechanical issues, particularly in the tonearm bearings. We check for freedom of movement or any resistance on both the horizontal and vertical range. There is a quick test for this which involves placing the table on its front edge and allowing the arm to swing freely like a pendulum. We then make any adjustments necessary to achieve minimal resistance and sometimes adjust the bearing pressure. On gimbal tonearms we inspect the cone tip with a magnifier.

We then assess the platter speed using one of several methods, the most accurate being playing a test tone on a test record and measuring the frequency output with a frequency counter or oscilloscope. We also utilize test equipment to measure the wow and flutter to ensure it is within spec. We do this for all speeds available for that particular model (33 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM).

Adjustments are then made to achieve proper speed which will vary depending on the turntable's drive design. Some require an adjustment of an internal or external potentiometer, some will require a pulley or motor adjustment. We also inspect the platter bearing to ensure it is properly lubricated, keeping in mind that some bearings don't require lubrication at all

We then inspect the power supply and address any issues with overworked capacitors, particularly on Linn and later Thorens machines which tend to need attention.

On fully mechanical vintage tables like the Thorens TD-124 and Garrard 301/401 we will go thought the entire mechanism. Then replace any worn parts and lubricate all components necessary to ensure smooth operation, speed change, and low mechanical noise. 

When fitting a new phono cartridge we will go through our detailed calibration process which can involve as many as 12 steps depending on the tonearm design. We perform this work on our custom turntable calibration rig which was developed in-house.

Some of these steps include:
• Pivot to Spindle Adjustment
• Tracking Force
• Anti-Skate
• Tonearm Height
• Lifter Height
• VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle)
• Azimuth
• Stylus Distance and Overhang

We then do a critical listening test using our test records and our test system to ensure proper sonics.