That tracking weight of 3.0 grams sounds pretty high to me as well. (I have a Zero 100 and I'm fixing it up, even though I own better tables it's a beautiful and historic machine that, while far from perfect, is still worth a little appreciation. Reading about other models like the Duals and Thorens and other Garrard models will teach you much that you can transfer and apply to your Garrard. If you are determined to fix up your Zero 100 yourself, read up on turntable restoration. Learn about turntable set up, so you know how to make sure your stylus (the "needle") is properly aligned in the groove as it tracks. Learn about the ways to clean records, because getting the gunk out of the grooves is THE KEY to getting records that are free from that distracting snap, crackle and pop noise. I'd suggest you read up for a while in the archives here (and elsewhere online). In such case, either sell the Garrard or put it aside until such future date as you feel ready to restore it. IF you are looking for a trouble-free experience from day one with a great sound, then perhaps you'd be better off looking for something a bit simpler, less complex, or at least more trouble-free. However, since you are new to all this, that advice may be "easier said than done", and an expert overhaul of a turntable like the Zero 100 might be costlier than it is worth. and you'll have a decent turntable to begin with, or even to stay with. Despite what people say, those were quite good bearings when new, and if yours are in good shape, should still be.Īssuming it passes that test, get it fixed up: clean and lube the platter bearing and the mechanisms underneath, consider putting it in a better plinth, upgrade the cables and power cord, etc. As long as the arm is "floating" smoothly without any excess "play" in the arm structure, you should be okay. The first thing you need to make sure of is that the tonearm bearings haven't been abused if they are too loose, you'll never get remotely audiophile sound out of your turntable. The criticism it gets today is probably undeservedly harsh. Even many critics agree that the concepts behind it were largely sound ones (pun intended ), and the weaknesses it has are those of execution, not intent. It incorporates many ingenious and well-thought-out innovations, and was a sought after "audiophile" deck in its day, that subsequently fell out of repute for various reasons, as some weaknesses were discovered. Originally, it sold for almost as much as the top tables of the day, and it won many awards. Your Garrard Zero 100 is not the best turntable out there, but it also isn't as bad as some people make it out to be. And welcome back to the world of vinyl, too!
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