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ppppenguin · 14th Jan 2008, 3:18 pm

If NZ wasn't so far away I think we'd be sending the boys round to relieve you of some of your booty

Next you'll be telling us there are some Shure V15 cartridges too.

I'm actually a bit surprised about the SME3009 arms for broadcast applications. The 401 was easily up to the job but the 3009 arm, while a truly outstanding high quality design, wasn't really up to the rigours of a broadcast environment. ISTR the BBC used a very simple arm of their own design, alongside a 301 or 401 fitted with a BBC designed drop start mechanism.

14th Jan 2008, 3:18 pm	#9
ppppenguin Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North London, UK. Posts: 6,168	Re: Garrard 401 - pointers for restoration If NZ wasn't so far away I think we'd be sending the boys round to relieve you of some of your booty Next you'll be telling us there are some Shure V15 cartridges too. I'm actually a bit surprised about the SME3009 arms for broadcast applications. The 401 was easily up to the job but the 3009 arm, while a truly outstanding high quality design, wasn't really up to the rigours of a broadcast environment. ISTR the BBC used a very simple arm of their own design, alongside a 301 or 401 fitted with a BBC designed drop start mechanism.