Garrard 401 vs Oracle Delphi
Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Garrard 401 · Oracle Delphi.
| Specification | Garrard 401 |
Oracle Delphi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Highlighted difference. $2,500 (used) | $13,150 (used) |
| Category | Vintage | Vintage |
| Status | discontinued | current |
| Years | 1965–1976 | 1979–present |
| Drive | idler drive | belt drive |
| Speeds | Highlighted difference. 33/45/78 rpm | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual | manual |
| Cartridge supplied | None | None |
| Phono stage | No | No |
| USB output | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Platter | cast aluminium | aluminium with damping |
| Tonearm | none (motor unit, sold without arm) | none (sold armless) |
| Wow & flutter | — | — |
Practical differences
Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.
There's a real gap here: $10,650 separates them, with the Oracle Delphi the pricier of the two.
The mechanics differ too: the Garrard 401 is idler-drive, the Oracle Delphi is belt-drive.
The Garrard 401 is discontinued, so that side of this comparison is really "used Garrard 401 vs new Oracle Delphi" — factor in condition, service history and the lack of a warranty against a fresh unit with manufacturer support.
Bottom line: $10,650 separates these reference prices. That difference is factual; this specification comparison does not assign an overall winner.
Retailer searches
4 US retailers handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | View at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | View at Upscale Audio ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
Live retailer offers
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