01 Reference Garrard 301/401 plinth

Restoring a Garrard 301 to its full potential is a journey—one that goes far beyond routine servicing. To truly hear what your deck is capable of, it needs more than just a support structure; it needs a plinth that honours the Garrard’s iconic design while elevating its performance.
The 301 and 401 motors are feats of engineering, known for their unmistakable authority. But with that power comes energy—energy that, if left unmanaged, can travel through the plinth and reach the stylus, introducing subtle distortions that blur musical detail. The goal isn’t to suppress this energy entirely, but to guide and control it—preserving the vividness and vitality of the music.
Single-substrate, mass-damping approaches—such as heavy birch ply constructions—can be effective, but often at the expense of the Garrard’s agility and dynamic nuance. Excessive mass risks dulling the very qualities that make this turntable so compelling.
The Shida 9 and 12 Plinth are the result of years of listening and refinement. Featuring a solid hardwood frame, a Keruing/MDF motor board, and a Forbo linoleum top layer, it offers a carefully tuned balance of resonance control and tonal integrity. A dedicated sub-platform isolates the deck from floor-borne vibrations down to 12Hz, ensuring a clean foundation for playback.
This is more than a plinth—it’s a performance platform, purpose-built for the Garrard 301 and 401. Designed to let your turntable speak with clarity, energy, and soul.