Yamaha GT-2000 How VTA works?
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808_state
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It's actually spring loaded. Loosen the t-nut on the side, raise or lower the arm to the desired height and then tighten the t-nut. If the previous owner has mixed & matched the arm with another base it may be a tight fit and sliding it up or down may be a challenge. One of mine was so tight I had to file out part of the base to get it to slide freely.
ateal
Super Member
Will someone please educate me on how the VTA adjustment works on the Yamaha GT-2000?
Grab the top of the tower and turn it?
Turn the "T" on the side to move the arm?
I give up
Unscrew the side nut whilst holding the tonearm assemby. Once loosened, gently move assembly up or down tower. Once in position, tighten side nut.
ateal
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LOL. You got there first as I was writing.
about2
I'm on the right.
So, one takes hold of the tonearm after the T nut is loosened and lifts or lowers the tonearm? Then tightens the T nut!
OR
since it's spring loaded, loosen the T nut and then what?
I have my dunce cap on and only you can help me remove it.
ateal
Super Member
I had to get out the file for my YSA 2. It was jamming like crazy and it would not lower all the way down. That was a real pain in the backside to do.
808_state
Super Member
Haha...first! But seriously I had a YSA-1 shipped to me with a mis-matched base and when I loosened the nut it didn't move. It was a wtf moment to say the least. Filed it down and then all was well.
808_state
Super Member
Mis-matched/swapped pieces.
ateal
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ateal
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I love California and still go back regularly for business but relocation with my company brought me here.
I also love it here as my commute is so much better than dealing with LA traffic and real estate is cheap as chips. You can buy a whole street for the price of a single California property LOL.
I also love it here as my commute is so much better than dealing with LA traffic and real estate is cheap as chips. You can buy a whole street for the price of a single California property LOL.
808_state
Super Member
Exactly
That is one place on that table where QC tolerance was pretty light & loose. Any rubber mat or platter will fit another GT within unbelievably tight tolerance. But with the arm & base each run/mold must have been a one off. Glad to know I'm not the only one that broke out a file on an antique.
ateal
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Although it was a pain, I actually enjoyed the challenge. I guess that’s the great thing about turntables, all the fiddling and fettling.
about2
I'm on the right.
Thankfully I'm retired but my wife still suffers five days a week in the SF Bay area commute. We live in a 1600 sq ft bungalow, purchased in 1990 for $200k, neighbors recently sold for $850k. Unbelievable.
We could sell and move up by relocating.
about2
I'm on the right.
I used to buy, reconditon and build custom plinths for vintage Thorens decks. That was several years ago but if you would like to see my own project, click the link. I don't do this anymore. It was fun for awhile but didn't fund my passion for LP's.
http://www.theanalogdept.com/doug_olsen.htm
My objective these days is only listen to music and take photographs.
http://www.theanalogdept.com/doug_olsen.htm
My objective these days is only listen to music and take photographs.
808_state
Super Member
I used to buy, reconditon and build custom plinths for vintage Thorens decks. That was several years ago but if you would like to see my own project, click the link. I don't do this anymore. It was fun for awhile but didn't fund my passion for LP's.
http://www.theanalogdept.com/doug_olsen.htm
My objective these days is only listen to music and take photographs.
Gorgeous stuff. Nice work Doug!
