Turntable Details
Drive
Idler
Motor
Induction
Wow & Flutter %
0.05
Rumble [dB]
Speed
33, 45, 78
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
22.85
J-Shaped
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Garrard 301 Advanced turntable is an updated version of the classic Garrard 301, featuring modern advancements while retaining its vintage charm. It is available in any RAL chart color of your choice and comes with an SME precision tonearm, either the classic M2-12R or the famous V-12 magnesium tonearm. The turntable is meticulously built with a heavy turntable platter that is accurately balanced and offers very fine degrees of speed control for all three speeds: 33⅓, 45, and 78 rpm, which can be adjusted by approximately 2½%. The Garrard 301 Advanced is equipped for dual voltage ranges of 100 to 130 and 200 to 250 volts, 50 or 60 cycles to the motor pulley, ensuring compatibility with different electrical systems around the world.
The Garrard 301 turntable, originally produced from 1953 to 1965, was renowned for its high-torque AC motor and idler-wheel drive, which ensured fast startups required by broadcasters. Its timeless styling and high-quality construction made it a favorite among hi-fi enthusiasts of its time.The Garrard 301 Advanced continues this legacy with pioneering plinth technology, an intelligent isolation system, and adjustable de-coupled feet, making it the ultimate and most advanced Garrard ever made.