Garrard 301Statement King of Idler Drives usedGarrard 301 Statement King of Idler DrivesGarrard 301 Statement by Artisan Fidelity featuring the world’s first modular inverted precision bearing and platter based architecture. Ikeda IT-407 transcription tone arm and Ikeda 9TT moving co...26595.00

Garrard 301 Statement King of Idler Drives

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Ships fromHammond, IN, 46324
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Package dimensions28.0" × 26.0" × 16.0" (150.0 lbs.)
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Garrard 301 Statement by Artisan Fidelity featuring the world’s first modular inverted precision bearing and platter based architecture.  Ikeda IT-407 transcription tone arm and Ikeda 9TT moving coil phono cartridge package included.  Individually hand crafted and precision machined to order.  Please email [email protected] or call 219.933.8115 for current lead times.  Designed strictly for the ultimate analog playback capability derived from the renowned English engineered classic idler drive platform. A fundamental approach in lowering center of gravity, achieving increased resolution in addition to drastic reductions in noise and friction is achievable through an inverted type bearing and platter design. Modern echelon level analog playback front ends routinely feature such bearing topologies for these reasons. Additionally, the flywheel affect has been improved, as a result speed consistency throughout solidifies. Although our previous conventional Garrard 301 Statement bearing design was a radical departure and subsequent drastic improvement from stock offerings, the inverted bearing and modular platter design takes the resolution, noise floor and channel separation to a whole other level. Each set of inverted bearing and modular platters are cnc milled using solely state of the art milling machines, designed in collaboration with tribology and hydrodynamics consultants from Purdue University Department of Engineering.

Garrard 301 Statement CNC milling demonstration link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT8j3h8MN4c

By employing a modular platter architecture, the user may contour the playback characteristics of the Garrard 301 Statement to a degree as each upper material selection will allow for a slightly different presentation. Material selections available: Copper alloy, Magnesium, 7075 Aluminum, Inox Stainless Steel. Please consult me directly for an explanation of unique playback differences between the various alloy selections.

Using solely the fundamental mechanical design architecture and re engineering a classic transcription turntable like the Garrard 301 requires extraordinary skill, dedication, painstaking attention to details and a level of passion few will ever realize. Our level of commitment is unsurpassed in the area of transforming classic analog playback instruments which have easily stood the test of time into analog record playback devices for the modern era designed to perform at a reference level, in any arena. A small, highly skilled and dedicated team of mechanical engineers, master woodworkers, designers, finishers, visionaries and artisans are who we are, producing the worlds finest modern classics, hand crafted, individually tuned by ear and precision engineered to last a lifetime. The word masterpiece truly defines the quality and musicality of our reference Garrard plinth, which is a feast for both the eyes and the ears. After over a year in the Garrard 301 plinth prototyping phases, we arrived at the place we are today which once not far in the past, was only several hand drawn sketches, a concept and a dream. Our small, highly skilled team of third generation master woodworkers, precision machinists and my own individual creative design concepts made the dream possible and the results, well, the results are nothing short of magnificent.


Garrard 301 Statement by Artisan Fidelity
Featuring the World’s First Inverted Modular Bearing and Platter based Architecture
Individually hand and precision machined analog playback masterpieces
Designed with passion, engineered with precision



Christopher Thornton
Artisan Fidelity
[email protected]
www.artisanfidelity.com
219.933.8115

Actual Garrard 301 Statement Testimonial:

"Hi All,

So had analog nutcase friend over for 4 hours Sunday to sort out what’s going on with that Artisan Fidelity Garrard 301 with 12" Ikeda was sounding so much better than Origin Live Sovereign with 9" Enterprise arm. Both have Ortofon Anna cartridges.
We mounted the Enterprise on AF Garrard to see how it would compare to Ikeda using same phono cable and again, Anna. No comparison, the Ikeda setup killed it. We figured no way could be that much difference in tonearms. So, swapped Anna’s and.... suddenly Enterprise sounded every bit, err groovy, as Ikeda and Ikeda went ’south’.  Hmmm, turns out one Anna was way off in sound and is going back to Ortofon.  Note: we had done a quick cartridge comparison about two months ago and both Anna’s were in same league then, though we didn’t do near as precise comparisons as yesterday. So, ok found out the arms are practically interchangeable sonically (more time would no doubt reveal differences but on whole near enough) - bigger difference between Ikeda tonearm cable and Valhalla 2 than the arms actually. Go figure.  So, how about the tables then?  Put Enterprise arm back on Sovereign table with good Anna and.... far better than it was of course but still not the drive, dynamics or body of Garrard. We did numerous swap around’s, remember we spent over 4 hours on all this. Bottom line: Sovereign is wonderful at 40% the price of Garrard and superb but have to give it to the Statement Garrard, it does what the hype is about. Note; Ikeda alignment is flawed. They first state 295 spindle to pivot now, after I drilled armboard they say use 299  and in order to use Baerwald (I can’t spell but you know what I mean) I had to twist cartridge in headshell which doesn’t look great. But we did get Ikeda aligned correctly using 295. Fit and finish of Ikeda is impeccable amazing Japanese and well beyond Origin Live and it has detachable headshell.  It also is lacking alignment jig and no wonder; the company can’t supply one as they can’t decide how to align it. Also, it’s stainless steel and effective mass is near 25 grams so while Anna is fine in it, forget Lyra’s and many other cartridges. Origin, while not near finish is still superb looking and much more versatile cartridge wise plus no doubt in 12" version for $500 extra would have gained a little in performance. Enterprise’s modern look doesn’t match Classic look of Garrard though and Ikeda looks positively amazing on it. But for most tables, I’d take OL which is terrific looking on any modern table. Outcome: it’s an easy choice for Garrard Statement regardless of arm and what I’ll be listening to daily. My jaw dropped, oceans parted, I heard the rapture, my dog’s ears went up and she wasn’t even stoned yet."

Jay, California


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