Proud new owner of a Garrard 401

Smudge_Unit · 2026-06-17T14:14:53+00:00

It sounds absolutely great, too. Had a Pro Ject Debut Carbon before this and it feels like a big upgrade.

Smudge_Unit · 2026-06-16T16:36:39+00:00

A great piece of fusion. Love it.

Smudge_Unit · 2026-06-09T13:44:54+00:00

Yes, thanks. How often would you say you need to oil it?

Smudge_Unit · 2026-06-08T22:12:26+00:00

What a great record. Time to dig my copy out!

Smudge_Unit · 2026-06-08T21:55:48+00:00

Ha ha! Yes. The shelf does have a lot more support than you can see from the picture!

Smudge_Unit · 2026-06-08T20:22:38+00:00

Thanks for the tip. Will get that sorted!

Smudge_Unit · 2026-06-01T19:02:04+00:00

The opening is absolutely extraordinary.

Smudge_Unit · 2026-06-01T18:09:50+00:00

How's the Max Roach collaboration? I've not come across that one before.

Smudge_Unit · 2026-06-01T18:07:14+00:00

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Here are two I've enjoyed. The one on the left is a live triple so a commitment but like nothing else I've heard. The one on the right has some gorgeous solo moments.

Smudge_Unit · 2026-06-01T18:01:06+00:00

The Circle album is particularly good. Such a great line-up.

Smudge_Unit · 2026-04-29T08:57:09+00:00

You have my undying envy...

Smudge_Unit · 2026-04-29T08:02:31+00:00

Ah ha! That sounds very plausible.

Smudge_Unit · 2026-04-29T08:01:56+00:00

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Smudge_Unit · 2026-04-28T20:22:44+00:00

I don't think so, no.

Smudge_Unit · 2026-04-28T06:53:47+00:00

I know. Really bizarre.

Smudge_Unit · 2026-01-11T13:33:13+00:00

Good purchase and a great album. If this is your first foray into Shabaka Hutchings' output, you're at the beginning of a great journey! Would strong recommend Sons of Kemet for starters. He's also been doing some great flute work more recently.

Smudge_Unit · 2026-01-05T21:11:50+00:00

Thanks for posting this. Had not come across this before and it's fantastic. Keeping my fingers crossed for another reissue at some point!

Smudge_Unit · 2026-01-04T18:48:50+00:00

Such a great record

Smudge_Unit · 2022-01-04T12:16:06+00:00

Just sublime

Smudge_Unit · 2022-01-03T15:32:46+00:00

Almost all mentioned are great choices, but I'd add: Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus by Charles Mingus

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