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Garrard 401 / SME / Shure V15

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Garrard 401 / SME / Shure V15

In fabulous condition and full & perfect working order, here is an opportunity to own the all-time classic combination of Garrard 401, SME 3009 Series 2 and Shure V15 Type 3, all fitted into a vintage Howland West plinth.


We would usually dismantle and sell separately but these are all in such beautiful condition that it would be a shame to separate them.


The 401 is in immaculate condition. The motor is smooth and whisper quite, 33, 45 & 78 speeds are accurate and stable, the idler is fine, the bearing is perfect and freshly lubricated and the underside linkages are gleaming like a new pin. On 33 this reaches stable speed in less than half a revolution.


The tonearm is in excellent condition. The metal knife-edge bearings are fine and the dashpot (arm lowering mechanism) operates smooth & slow. It is fitted with its original raised-logo head-shell, with original finger-lift.


The Shure V15 is the most desirable Type 3 version. When fitted to the SME 3009 Series 2, this combination is regarded as a marriage made in heaven. This cartridge is fitted with the genuine & correct Shure VN35E Supertrack ‘Plus’ stylus - which has a perfect stylus tip (see picture 15).


This comes with a print-out copy of the original user manual, along with a full size copy of the original mounting template.


SOLD

The price is for the complete package, fitted into the Howland West plinth. Packing and shipping will NOT be an option. This will need to be collected by its new owner - or we could deliver in person within 75 miles of Caterham, Surrey (CR3 5UF) for petrol money.

 
 
 
 
 

Please contact us either by telephone on 01883 340073
or by sending and email to enquiries@retrotechaudio.co.uk
if you are interested in purchasing this item.

 
 
 

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