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    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    Hey Andrew, Yes the Super HL5 Plus is a fine speaker! They are a match made in heaven for my David Berning ZH270 upgraded by Kris Kosiba at Lakeview Audio. This is a 70 wpc OTL amplifier with an upgraded volume attenuator. My phonostage is a Herron Audio VTPH-2. The AF 401 Statement turntable...
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    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    So I got my Artisan Fidelity 401 Statement home and setup this past weekend. Thought I'd share a few pics. I have not tried the newest idler wheel yet but will very soon (sorry I was enjoying the music too much to change anything :).
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    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    Bill and everyone else, Thanks for the compliments and yes, it is a fine looking and sounding piece. Barry, In my short time listening so far the OL Conqueror is an audible improvement over my previous Illustrious Mk. 3c (which is an exceptional performer too!). As Bill said, the Conqueror...
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    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    Recently took my Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 back to Chris at AF for some upgrades (idler wheel, still points, bearing and spindle) and we also decided to refinish the plinth in a high gloss Maccassar Ebony and had the chassis repainted in a high gloss black. I also upgraded the tonearm to an...
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    My version of "Eye Candy" ... a new to me Garrard 401.

    Hello all, Here are some pics of my newest turntable. A restored and custom plinthed Garrard 401 with Origin Live Illustrious Mk. 3c tonearm and Lyra Delos cartridge. Christopher Thornton of Artisan Fidelity restored the Garrard for me. With his expertise guiding me in so far as wood...
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