{"product_id":"shindo-garrard-401-with-emt-997-tonearm-and-ortofon-spu-century-fully-upgraded","title":"Pre-Owned Shindo Garrard 401 Reference Turntable with LignoLab Plinth, EMT 997 Tonearm and Ortofon SPU Century Cartridge - Fully Upgraded","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-Kind Shindo \/ LignoLab \/ Garrard Reference Turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly unique analog front end, built around a meticulously refurbished\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShindo Laboratory\u003c\/span\u003e-modified Garrard 401\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand housed in a custom-finished\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLignoLab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplinth. This exceptional deck features a complete suite of Shindo upgrades, including the Shindo platter, bearing, platter mat, and record weight, creating a turntable that is as visually stunning as it is musically captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe custom LignoLab plinth is paired with a substantial brass (Lignolab) armboard and fitted with the legendary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMT 997\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etonearm carrying an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrtofon SPU Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecartridge—one of the most revered cartridge and tonearm combinations ever produced. The Garrard 401 chassis has been professionally repainted, while the plinth received a bespoke finish that elevates the presentation to true statement-piece status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a finishing touch, a custom digital speed readout has been integrated into the system, providing precise speed monitoring while adding a distinctive technical flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply put, the combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShindo, EMT, Garrard, and Ortofon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edelivers a level of musical engagement, tone, texture, and realism that modern turntables—regardless of price—rarely approach. It is an effortlessly natural, emotionally involving presentation that has made these components legendary among serious analog enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpportunities to acquire a turntable of this caliber are exceedingly rare. Recreating this combination today would be extraordinarily difficult, and for many vinyl lovers, it represents the pinnacle of classic analog playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCosmetically, the table presents in excellent condition with only the most minor signs of a previous life. \u003cstrong\u003eThere is one very small nick on the right side of the plinth — approximately the size of a pen tip — and the brass weight stabilizer and tonearm base show faint, natural patina consistent with careful use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing here detracts from what is otherwise a stunning and serious analog front end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe unit will be professionally disassembled and packed for safe shipment, fully insured. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacer-2x\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacer-2x\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Testing Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-13431f95-7fff-44a0-8beb-364a1d963e2e\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-13431f95-7fff-44a0-8beb-364a1d963e2e\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\" height=\"5\" style=\"width: 100.089%; height: 341px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 90.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7069%; height: 90.7812px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.3571%; height: 90.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9\/10: Excellent - Looks great and well maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaint wear on brass weight and arm-board base. One small nick on right side of plinth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7069%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunctional Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.3571%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunctions as intended and sounds excellent. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7069%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.3571%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e120V 60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7069%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial #:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.3571%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNone found\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7069%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.3571%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7069%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eManual:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.3571%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7069%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.3571%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eN\/A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7069%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Cord:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.3571%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7069%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Items:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.3571%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLigno Lab Platter, EMT 997 + Ortofon Century SPU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7069%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Method:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.3571%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eUPS Ground \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.7069%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.3571%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e60 lbs (24\"x24\"x20\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shindo Laboratory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54684676325698,"sku":null,"price":22500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/2099\/4626\/files\/shindo-garrard-turntable-top-front-angle.jpg?v=1781909284","url":"https:\/\/resolutionavnyc.com\/products\/shindo-garrard-401-with-emt-997-tonearm-and-ortofon-spu-century-fully-upgraded","provider":"Resolution Audio Video NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}