Garrard 401

[Ali Tait]

Cheers.

[Greg.]

OK, some of the original links I had are now obsolete and no longer available, but here are a few that may be helpful.

Original Owners Manual
http://www.audiomods.co.uk/garrard_manual.pdf

Thread that includes guidance on mechanical noise fault finding.
http://www.vinylengine.com/turntable...ic.php?t=16937

A Service Guide
http://thecrossovernetwork.co.uk/for...he-Garrard-401

Another Service Guide
http://www.pinkfishmedia.net/forum/s...5&pagenumber=2

A long article about the servicing and use of a 301. Included here because the 301 and 401 motors are so similar. For motor service only, click on 'Deconstruction' at the top of the page.
http://home.earthlink.net/~transcrubbers/index.html

Another 301 service.
http://web.archive.org/web/200805200...rard301_2.html

I hope that helps.

[bob orbell]

Thank's for the link's Greg. So the idler tyre was ground yesterday and reassembled, it is so much better and now quite acceptable, I will run it for some time and see how it performs. BOB

[Greg.]

Good news, Bob. Hopefully it will further improve with bedding in.

[bob orbell]

Hi all, I have some news regarding the Garrard 401, for the past few weeks I have been trying some new parts, motor springs and rubbers, idler bearings etc, still this turntable makes a noise , today I had a thought , it apears that the answer to the problem is simple, here is what to do with a 401, first, take it outside in the garden, fetch a spade from the shed and dig a hole about 3 feet square and 12" deep, next pick up the 401 and chuck it in the hole, fill in with the soil and stamp it down hard, now, here is the best bit, go onto ebay, and type in Linn LP12, find a nice one and buy or bid,. 'oh! once you have got your LP12, clean and check it out, or have it serviced by a Linn dealer, then place it carefully on your table and play lots of lovely noise free music, and wonder why in the name of God you ever bought that peace of **** called Garrard. PS if you can't afford a Linn, then look for a Thorens TD160 or similar, they are also very quiet. BOB

[bob orbell]

Now I have started something, but that is now how I feel toward this piece of junk.

[pre65]

Are you ****ed off with the turntable, or with yourself for not finding out what the problem is ?

[colin.hepburn]

Originally Posted by bob orbell

then look for a Thrones TD160 or similar, they are also very quiet. BOB

Got the Thrones TD 160Mk2 and a 150 plus a custom rega 3 all quiet running

[bob orbell]

Originally Posted by pre65

Are you ****ed off with the turntable, or with yourself for not finding out what the problem is ?

Hi Philip, I have come to the conclusion that there is nothing wrong, it is just the way they are, to be honest, how the hell can one stop motor vibration from getting to the platter!!!!, belt drive, or a good direct drive, my Linn is totally silent, as was my DD Sony, let's face it, even Garrard moved to belt drive. BOB

[bob orbell]

Originally Posted by colin.hepburn

Got the Thrones TD 160Mk2 and a 150 plus a custom rega 3 all quiet running

Good to hear Colin, as you may have guessed I have given up on the 401, long live the LP 12. BOB