Garrard 401 Custom Bespoke Turntable, Highly Configurable

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Stunning custom and made to your specifications Garrard table based on the highly regarded 401 drive. 

Fully customizable for one of a kind table. 

That's right, you get to fully customize the table upon ordering by choosing the number and type of arms, cartridges, feet, and record clamp.  

PLINTH

The plinth was custom made in the UK and features a dual layer design coupled together with spiked feet.  The finish is a matte black veneer with aluminum corner accents.  Looks like a $5000 plinth and will rival just about anything I've seen on the market.  It features dual arm-boards that can accommodate both 9" and 12" tonearms. 

ARM-BOARDS

This table features dual removable arm-boards capable of accepting just about every arm.  They are removable and thus replaceable if you ever decide to user a different arm.  

DRIVE

The venerable and highly sought after 401 drive is a substantial improvement over the usual 301 and has been fully restored to better than new condition.  It looks and works as if it were absolutely new. 

Features new bearings, lubricants, and rubber components for dozens of years of reliable operation. 

The integrated strobe is super useful and the thick strobe patterned platter looks amazing.  The surface was finished in a black high quality paint to match the plinth perfectly.  

ARMS

We have tons of arms to chose from.  We have arms ranging from pure vintage, to restored vintage, to brand new modern iterations. 

I particularly like the Abis 1.2B for this table both for its looks and functionality.  

Here is a link to more details on this arm: http://mockingbirddistribution.com/abis-tonearms/abis-sa1-tonearm

To purchase any of these just send an offer for the asking price of the table PLUS the Tonearm cost listed below.

Abis TA-1L 12" Tonearm, New, $1100

Fidelity Research FR-64S Tonearm, New NOS, $1199

SME-3009L 12" Tonearm, Fully Restored, $1999

A large assortment of pre-owned arms from SME - Vintage and Modern $500-$2000 - Contact us for Details

CARTRIDGES

A table like this deserves a top notch cartridge and we have new units from Sumiko, ClearAudio and our favorite choice, Mayajima. 

There is no cartridge included but we can fit one of the following options which also includes calibration (about a 2hr detailed process of perfectly setting and calibrating many parameters to ensure highest performance).

To purchase any of these just send an offer for the asking price of the table PLUS the cartridge cost above. It will take about a week to process and install.

Miyajima Labs Madake Snakwood L/E $7500

Miyajima Labs Madake Stereo Cartridge $5895

Miyajima Labs Saboten L Stereo Cartridge $4875

Miyajima Labs Kansui Stereo Cartridge $3600

Miyajima Labs Shilabe Stereo Cartridge $2995

Miyajima Labs Saboten Stereo Cartridge $2475

Miyajima Labs Takumi Stereo cartridge $1895

Miyajima Labs Zero Mono Cartridge $2150

Miyajima Labs Zero 78 Mono Cartridge $2250

Miyajima Labs Premium Mono BEII Cartridge $1450

Miyajima Labs Spirit Mono $995

Miyajima Labs Kotetu Mono $585

OTHER CARTRIDGES

New ClearAudio Concept  $250

New Sumiko BluePoint #2. $440

New Sumiko BluePoint special Evo 3  $540

New ClearAudio Virtuoso V2 Ebony  $899

New Sumiko Blackbird MC  $1249

Grado Black 2  $75

Grado Prestige Gold  $25

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This item will be professionally packaged and insured for safe transit to your home.   

If we don’t have the original manufacture's packaging, we use heavy duty double ply corrugated boxes with Instapak expanding foam custom inserts.  In many cases this has proven to be better than the original packaging.  We also use high quality fiber reinforced tape to seal our packages.  Lightweight items will be bubble wrapped and shipped in a high-quality box. 

This item is available for pickup in Ridgewood, NJ or Union Square, NYC (with convenient parking in the building).

NJ Residents or anyone picking up without a resale certificate will need to pay NJ Sales Tax.

Use the Buy It Now button and we will cover the PayPal fees.

Thanks for looking and be sure to call or text 646.852.2073 with any questions. 

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WHO WE ARE 

Skyfi Audio is a small startup business specializing in the purchase, reconditioning, and reselling of select high end audio equipment.  We only buy equipment the we admire and are passionate about. No mid-fi, no gimmicks, and no junk. 

Each piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well-equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ years of experience in the HiFi world. If it does not meet or exceed the original manufactures specifications, it will not be sold.  We are very selective about the equipment we purchase, focusing on mostly analog, high-build quality, American, and European built units.

Through our sister company, which is an authorized dealer for McIntosh, Audio Research, Sonus Faber, ClearAudio, Project, and Sony ES, we have access to OEM parts, service, and support.  If you are local and are looking for any new equipment for the above-mentioned manufacturers, please drop us a line as we can arrange both sales and professional installation in the tri-state area

PURCHASING GUIDELINES

We do not accept or review any offers that do not go through the official Audiogon system. We have too many items for sale and its nearly impossible to keep track of offers outside of the official system. Please don’t message, email, or text any offers. 

If you do not see a “Make an Offer” button, it means we are not considering any offers on that item.   

PAYMENTS

We prefer working through PayPal, which allows you to use a credit card or bank transfer. We do not charge extra for any payment fees if you purchase the item at the asking price.  You can also send us a personal check (which will need to clear before shipping), certified check, money order, or wire transfer. International clients without access to PayPal should use a bank wire transfer. 

If you are picking up an item, we do not accept PayPal.  You must pay in person with cash, certified or bank check, or wire transfer.  If you make a PayPal payment and are picking up the item, it will be returned. 

TRADE IN POLICY 

We accept trade-ins of equal or lesser value under certain conditions.  Simply ask and let us know the exact model, condition, and the accessories that are included.  Such as the original box, remote, manual, etc.  We will only consider high-end equipment from mainstream manufacturers such as McIntosh, Mark Levinson, Audio Research, Krell, etc. and will typically pass on displays, projectors, receivers, dated processors, and mid-fi equipment of any type.  We will offer a fair value for your equipment, but keep in mind we are running a business and will need to be able to resell the equipment at a profit after investing a great deal of time and resources in testing, certifying, repairing, cleaning, and packaging the incoming equipment.  If you are looking for top dollar we suggest attempting to sell it directly to an end user on your own.

SELL US YOUR GEAR (Working or Broken)

We will also purchase your used or broken gear and arrange pickup if you are in our local market.  Just drop us a note for a quote but be sure to include the condition and what is included. 

HOW TO VISIT US

We are currently operating from a residence in Ridgewood, NJ.  You are welcome to make an appointment if there is a piece of equipment you would like to see in operation before or after purchase.  We have a well-equipped, dedicated listening room with tons of equipment of all makes and models.  We are not a store, so please don’t make an appointment if you are just curious as to how a speaker or piece of equipment sounds.  In essence, no tire kickers please.

If you are in NYC and cannot make it out to Ridgewood, we can arrange pickup in Union Square (14th Street) after the purchase.   You can call or text 646.852.2073 with any questions or to schedule an appointment.  We can also arrange to install, calibrate, and tune the gear in your listening room if you are local to the area.  This is super useful when purchasing large speakers or heavy amplifiers.  It is also great for ensuring your new turntable is setup correctly in its final resting place.  

Thanks for looking and please send us your email address if you would like to receive a list of the equipment we receive from time to time.  We promise not to bombard you with junk email.   

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