kuruvilajacob
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I was talking to a close friend who is very knowledgeable about Hi-end Vintage Turntables why my Garrard 301 is not performing as well as it used to especially when I compare it to the newly acquired EMT 938, He suggested that I clean the motor parts and re lubricate them. I did clean the motor which has not been opened for 50 years or more. I normally get these done for most of my vintage Turntables except those which are risky to open. But my Garrard was bought from a single owner who had used it very carefully. I used Singer original oil to lube the motor though some other oils were also suggested but I trusted the singer oil bought from their authorized shop. After the cleaning , the TT has become very very silent and I can immediately see the slam and authority much better than it used to be. For the time, it is kept in my bedroom as I want to use it regularly for some days for the motor bearings to get used to the freedom it has got after the lubrication. The amount of muck that was removed was a sight to see. It has a brown rusty colour and I suggest that all 301/401 owners to try this if they have a competent person to do it and you will immediately feel the difference in it;s performance
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