Garrard Model 301

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%.

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.

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.

Garrard Model 301 Advanced

Introducing the revived icon: Meet the Garrard Model 301 Advanced, the culmination of the revered Garrard Model 301 Classic turntable's evolution. Crafted with exacting precision, the Garrard Model 301 Advanced features a brand-new high-density plinth made from Advanced Polymer Resin (APR), ensuring acoustic inertness and minimal resonance. Expertly manufactured by SME in West Sussex, England, each Garrard Model 301 Advanced is available with either the SME M2-12R Precision Tonearm or the SME Series V-2 Magnesium Tonearm, and in a range of bespoke RAL colours of your preference.

Every detail of the new Garrard 301 Advanced is meticulously crafted, from the exclusive Crystal Cable internal wiring to the premium WBT RCA connectors and adjustable tonearm mounting base. With a custom-built plinth motor board isolation system, fully decoupled and adjustable isolation feet, an original Garrard rubber compound platter mat, and the option for an authentic period paint finish in any RAL color of your choosing, the Garrard Model 301 Advanced represents the latest evolution in Garrard's legacy of excellence.

Model 301 Advanced
with SME M2-12R Precision Tonearm

The Model M2-12R precision tonearm extends SME’s acclaimed Series M2 lineup, providing the best cartridge options while minimizing tracking error and harmonic distortion typical of 12-inch tonearms. With its timeless design and precise construction, the M2-12R encompasses all essential features of a traditional ‘J’ shaped tonearm, including a detachable aluminum headshell with azimuth adjustment, a two-stage tungsten counterbalance system, height adjustment via thumb wheel, superior quality ball race bearings, and an adaptable rigidity level suitable for all cartridge types.

Model 301 Advanced
with SME V-12 Magnesium Tonearm

Built upon the acclaimed Series V pick-up arm, the SME Series V-12 magnesium tonearm seamlessly integrates SME's hallmark design and engineering excellence.Delivering coherent musical control across the frequency spectrum, from tonal quality to stability and stereo imaging, the SME Series V-12 exhibits remarkable dynamic range, neutrality, and structural integrity, embodying the essential qualities sought in a pick-up arm.Crafted from pressure die-cast magnesium, the SME Series V-12 features an Integrated headshell that eliminates tonearm resonances, while achieving a 27% reduction in maximum angular error distortion compared to 9-inch models.