Garrard Type A ...

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I saw a Garrard Type A for the first time last weekend. Because it was a changer, I have never paid much attention to this model. I assumed it would be clunky, like my fathers RC80. I was pleasantly surprised that it was very smooth and quiet. It was also built like a tank. I suspect it was considered state of the arts for the time. Changers were what people wanted. The arm looked very heavy and dated, but still looked like it could do well with a low compliance MM cartage. With the changer function, it would be just the thing for playing 78's. Of course you could also put a new arm on it and go manual. Nowadays, all of the attention goes to the 301 and 401, so the Type A's are going for cheap on ePay. This might be the sleeper of the idlers. I do like the looks!

Has anyone had any experience with this table?

Dave

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Topic - Garrard Type A ... - Crazy Dave 09:09:14 08/05/14 (3)

RE: Garrard Type A ... - johnmil 13:39:13 08/05/14 (2)

RE: Garrard Type A ... - Crazy Dave 08:46:36 08/11/14 (0)

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