Garrard 401

 The Garrard 401 which operates at three standard speed is produced to the highest  technical specification to meet the most exacting requirements of radio, television and recording studios as well as for high-fidelity enthusiasts.

Styled by one of Britain's leading designers it presents an elegant appearance in metallescent charcoal with chrome relief. The balanced, machined turntable is an aluminium, gravity casting weighing approximately 6 lb.

Accurately spaced, gear-cut stroboscopic markings on the periphery of the turntable are illuminated by a high-intensity neon lamp situated in the rigid aluminium base plate.

This is a unique feature of the 401 and enables the user visually to check that the turntable is running at exactly the correct speed.

 Fine speed adjustment is achieved by means of an eddy current brake; a control on the unit base allowing the speed to be veried by plus or minus 3 per cent.

The high - and low-range (110 -125 V and 220-250 V) shaded-pole induction motor, encased in a heavy iron casting to provide full magnetic screening, is isolated from the base plate by six tensioned springs. This provides an effective vibration barrier between the motor and the rest of the unit. The spindle is machined from a high grade of steel which is then hardened, tempered, ground and superfinished.

A double-pole switch is used for the power supply to the motor and is fully supressed. Each unit undergoes the most rigorous inspection and test, and the final performance figures are recorded on an individual test report which accompanies the unit.

 Every Gerrard Unit is 100% inspected on the very latest electronic test equipment to make sure that it conforms to the high standard of quality and reliability for which Garrard are world-wide renowed.

All Garrard units are wired for stereo reproduction (also suitable for mono) and all automatic turntables have facilities for manual (single record) operation.

Each model has been specially designed to meet specific and exacting requirements giving a complete range from the highest quality transcription tuntable to the popular priced automatic and single record-playing units.

 Leading designers keep Garrard to the forefront in contemporary styling.

Special durable finishes are used, making every Garrard unit suitable for tropical conditions.

Each unit is supplied with template (giving all dimensions), transit or fixing screws, installation and operating instructions.

Units not supplied with pickup cartridge should be fitted with the cartridge of your choice. For advice, consult your dealer.

All Garrard models are designed to play records conforming to I.E.C. Publication 98, BS1928;1965, and equivalent national standards.

Specifications

Type:  Professional,  3-speed Idler-drive turntable

Platter:  Diecast aluminium with an anti-static rubber mat and stroboscopic engraving on rim

Platter Diameter/Weight:  305 mm (12")/2,5 kg (6 lb)

Base Plate:  Diecast aluminium, ribbed for rigidity

Motor:  Shaded-pole induction type, magnetically screened by a heavy cast-iron case and suspended on 6 tensioned springs, dynamically balanced roto within exceptionally close limits.

Motor Switch:  Double-pole, fitted with a switch click supressor across each pole

Speed Ranges:  33-1/3,  45 and 78 rpm (31.9 - 34.6;  43.2 - 46.8 and 75 - 81 rev/min)

Wow:  Less than 0.08% RMS

Flutter:  Less than 0.04% RMS

Rumble:  negligible

Insulation: Tested at 1500 volts AC for 1 minute between motor windings and frame and at 500 volts DC with an insulation test meter when a resistance greater than 20 megohms must be registered.

Voltage:  Dual range 110/125 and 220/250 volts AC

Frequency:  50 or 60 Hz dependent on motor pulley and platter fitted

Power Consumption:  Approx. 12  watts

Dimensions: 

371 mm (14-5/8") from back to front,

349 mm (13-3/4") wide,

51 mm (2") above and 100 mm (3-15/16") below underside of base plate

Weight:  7.9 kg (17,5 lbs)