ronniemarker
Member
Hi Guys (and, Gals - hope there ARE a few !):
one of these days (weeks, months), I'd like to embark on a long planned (since the past 2 to 3 years) "project" to revive (I last used it about 4 years ago), possibly refurbish a little (only if called for and required, of course) and properly (correctly) "set-up" my lovely GARRARD 401 tt with SME 3009 Series II arm and place it INTO the lovely (looking) SME 2000 teak plinth from the 1960s that I managed to obtain from England a few years ago. The cartridge that I presently have is a modest but adequate Shure M-55E but at a later stage, I will also re-tip a Shure V-15 Type III that I have in storage when the funds permit.
I am based in South Mumbai (Cumballa Hill area) and will GREATLY appreciate any help / guidance / support from ANYONE who has, in particular, some experience and/or knowledge with the venerable Garrard 401 tt as well as the highly-acclaimed vintage SME 3009 Series II tonearm. I have the constant support of a good audiophile friend and together (the 3 or more ! of us), we could meet up a few weekends and have this superb 1960s tt rig up and running and spinning sweet vinyl sounds soon.
IF you feel able or inclined to help and "assist" in the foreseeable future, PLEASE connect and communicate smoothly and regularly thereafter - I'll be most grateful for that !
As a parting shot - if anyone has the contact info for a music lover / audiophile by the name of Eddie Tauro (resident in North Mumbai) - he had purchased my beloved Thorens TD-160 Super almost 30 years ago and we had kept in touch thereafter somewhat infrequently. A few years ago, I became aware that he himself owns / owned a few vintage Garrards (301, 401) and was technically quite experienced and competent with their set-up, etc. If Eddie himself reads this; or, if anyone of you know him or have his contact, will you please forward the same to me - with his prior consent, of course.
Meanwhile, I apologize for this long "listing" - thank you for your patience while reading it - and, should any of you care to reply / respond AND be willing to "lend a hand" and assist with my endeavour and journey to revive and set up my Garrard 401 / SME 3000 Series II combo, you already have a BIG Thank You from me !
Please stay safe and take care and always, always enjoy the music !
Best wishes,
Ronnie K. Marker
Mumbai, INDIA
one of these days (weeks, months), I'd like to embark on a long planned (since the past 2 to 3 years) "project" to revive (I last used it about 4 years ago), possibly refurbish a little (only if called for and required, of course) and properly (correctly) "set-up" my lovely GARRARD 401 tt with SME 3009 Series II arm and place it INTO the lovely (looking) SME 2000 teak plinth from the 1960s that I managed to obtain from England a few years ago. The cartridge that I presently have is a modest but adequate Shure M-55E but at a later stage, I will also re-tip a Shure V-15 Type III that I have in storage when the funds permit.
I am based in South Mumbai (Cumballa Hill area) and will GREATLY appreciate any help / guidance / support from ANYONE who has, in particular, some experience and/or knowledge with the venerable Garrard 401 tt as well as the highly-acclaimed vintage SME 3009 Series II tonearm. I have the constant support of a good audiophile friend and together (the 3 or more ! of us), we could meet up a few weekends and have this superb 1960s tt rig up and running and spinning sweet vinyl sounds soon.
IF you feel able or inclined to help and "assist" in the foreseeable future, PLEASE connect and communicate smoothly and regularly thereafter - I'll be most grateful for that !
As a parting shot - if anyone has the contact info for a music lover / audiophile by the name of Eddie Tauro (resident in North Mumbai) - he had purchased my beloved Thorens TD-160 Super almost 30 years ago and we had kept in touch thereafter somewhat infrequently. A few years ago, I became aware that he himself owns / owned a few vintage Garrards (301, 401) and was technically quite experienced and competent with their set-up, etc. If Eddie himself reads this; or, if anyone of you know him or have his contact, will you please forward the same to me - with his prior consent, of course.
Meanwhile, I apologize for this long "listing" - thank you for your patience while reading it - and, should any of you care to reply / respond AND be willing to "lend a hand" and assist with my endeavour and journey to revive and set up my Garrard 401 / SME 3000 Series II combo, you already have a BIG Thank You from me !
Please stay safe and take care and always, always enjoy the music !
Best wishes,
Ronnie K. Marker
Mumbai, INDIA
