A solution to these problems is to implement a complete self lubricated and contained bearing system that is very quiet and smooth running while being robust enough should the record stacking mode be used. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. And even if the balls were replaced they will degrade over time due to the mating scratched surfaces. The Garrard Zero 100 is a superb two-speed transcription turntable with such special features as: An ingenious tonearm virtually without tracking error (patent. In addition the balls being loose within its cage eventually get lost during service.
While this bearing design worked quite well back in the day the washers do get scratched after many years of use causing noticeable noise during playback. I list it as non-functioning because it doesnt seem to power on when I plug it in and move levers. It’s been stored in a closet for more than 20 years. Got this from original owner, who purchased it new early ‘70’s. Please let me know, as I will be very grateful to restore it. Non functioning Garrard turntable - model Zero 100, circa early seventies. It's been in my family since 1973, and I'm still in search of a flagship restoration for it. The Garrard changers (LAB 80, Type A, A70, Zero 100, …) use a multi point thrust bearing system (as opposed to single point commonly used today) at the base of the rotating platter made of a ball cage sandwiched by two hardened steel thrust washers. Hard to find a good restoration shop to restore this Zero-100.