Garrard 501 Statement by Artisan Fidelity

Announcing the Garrard 501 Statement by Artisan Fidelity.  A no holds barred design approach, elevating the renowned English idler drive base architecture and fundamental design to world class echelon levels of playback.

Michael Fremer 2015 AXPONA Chicago, Sunday late afternoon quote: "I will say for the record and on this video, this is so far the best sound I have heard at the show" (Artisan Fidelity)

Garrard 501 Statement by Artisan Fidelity

Design Overview:

Advanced Magnesium alloy based plinth incorporates superior damping, rigidity and structural density characteristics. Machined tolerances measurable within microns.

Internal damping bridge architecture utilizes German Panzerholz and Copolymers for contouring resonance and subsequent playback characteristics.

Hydrodynamic type Inox bearing features Laboratory Grade Swiss Sapphire, hardened and polished enlarged bore primary shaft / wall gap tolerances < 0.00025" featuring an advanced military grade thermoplastic thrust pad with ultra low coefficient of friction.

Magnesium Alloy and pure Copper precision machined platter features internal damping provisions which further aid in damping undesirable mechanical resonances. Machined tolerances measurable in microns.

Armboard material / Marine Brass, Austenitic Steel, Copper alloy, German Panzerholz and Copolymers.

Precision CNC Machined Idler Wheel designed using Austenitic Stainless Steel and specially formulated interchangeable molded rubberized polymer periphery ring.

Specifications:

Dimensions ~ W 680mm x D 478mm x H 229mm

​Instrument Net Weight - 94kgs.

Tonearm Accommodations - Dual 9" - 12" effective length including Linear Tracking types.

Finish - Micro Suede Porsche Topaz (Displayed) Automotive paint including Micro Suede optional.

*Please note:  A substantial project credit will apply if supplying the donor Garrard 501 base unit.