Please recommend a power cord/cable for Garrard

I just recd my refurbished Gerrard 301
I now need to wire in a cable.
Do I also need a cable with a ground?

 

I don't know anything about US electricity, so can't answer, but do you have any pictures of the Garrard?

 

You're replacing the current AC cable with a new one? From looking at online pictures, it looks like common 18/2 lamp cord will work. And no, I don't see a grounded cable (like 18/3) in the attached picture.

 

Yes, any two-prong AC cable should generally be fine. Something like this is what you're looking for:
Amazon.com: Ultra Cable [UL listed] Copper Wire 18AWG 2-Prong AC Power Cord Power Supply Lead Cable Pigtail with Stripped Ends, 6FT: Home Audio & Theater


This thread has clear pictures of where to attach the cables. I've done it and it's child's play:
David's Garrard 301 - Other Turntables - Lenco Heaven Turntable Forum

 

And look on p. 9 of the manual:

http://www.vintageshifi.com/repertoire-pdf/pdf/telecharge.php?pdf=Garrard-401-Owners-Manual.pdf

 

not yet, I have the table but awaiting my Moonsong Plinth and tonearm

 

Perfect, thank you!

 

Okay, my 301 is still awaiting it's full restoration, (the budget is being redirected towards the Bill Evans box), then I need to choose a plinth which is why I like seeing what others have gone for, I do have a 12" SME, that was an easier choice than which plinth.

 

You should check out Moonsong,
his work is incredible.

 

I'm a little surprised that a refurbished 301 is returned without a power connection installed, even if it just an unterminated power cable. JMHO.

 

Just make sure the cable isn't too chunky so it doesn't pull the motor out of alignment.