Yamaha GT-2000 Turntable Social Group

[Qinhan]

I've now managed to set up the GT-2000L using my AT-LT10 headshell and AT-OC9XML cartridge. Having listened to a few records, I've put together a few initial listening notes and impressions. Overall, I'd describe the sound as fuller and richer. As predicted above, the soundstage presents on a much grander scale. While I was listening, little details would occassionally pop up that I hadn't noticed before in recordings that are otherwise very familiar. I'm not a bass fiend, but the bass is somehow thicker and more rounded without overwhelming or dominating. Vocals are clearer and percussion crisper with a greater sense of impact. Compared to my 6300, the GT-2000L is a grand leap that brings me much closer to the type of music I want to enjoy.

I've still got a lot of tweaking to do but, so far, I'm absolutely loving it.

My thanks to this community, and 808_state in particular, for all the guidance and helpful advice.

 

[808_state]

I've now managed to set up the GT-2000L using my AT-LT10 headshell and AT-OC9XML cartridge. Having listened to a few records, I've put together a few initial listening notes and impressions. Overall, I'd describe the sound as fuller and richer. As predicted above, the soundstage presents on a much grander scale. While I was listening, little details would occassionally pop up that I hadn't noticed before in recordings that are otherwise very familiar. I'm not a bass fiend, but the bass is somehow thicker and more rounded without overwhelming or dominating. Vocals are clearer and percussion crisper with a greater sense of impact. Compared to my 6300, the GT-2000L is a grand leap that brings me much closer to the type of music I want to enjoy.

I've still got a lot of tweaking to do but, so far, I'm absolutely loving it.

My thanks to this community, and 808_state in particular, for all the guidance and helpful advice.

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I first fell in love with AT carts when I ran an AT-150mlx on my PF-800 and everything seemed to snap into place. I later tried a 33PTG/ii on my black GT but didn't like it. I now have a 33ml/occ on my 2000L (SAEC WE-308 arm) and it sounds great. AT really delivers on sound for the price.

 

[Qinhan]

Yep, I love AT carts. I'm really enjoying the OC9XML but would also like to try the 33EV, when I manage to get my hands on one. I seem to recall somewhere earlier in this mega thread that that was cited as an excellent match for the GT-2000/2000L.

 

[808_state]

Yep, I love AT carts. I'm really enjoying the OC9XML but would also like to try the 33EV, when I manage to get my hands on one. I seem to recall somewhere earlier in this mega thread that that was cited as an excellent match for the GT-2000/2000L.

The new 33 carts look pretty promising and on the heavier side so they could even be used with the YSA-1:

 

[Qinhan]

^ You've definitely piqued my interest. A little pricy though.

 

[808_state]

^ You've definitely piqued my interest. A little pricy though.

Based on my experience with the PTG/ii and having read comparisons on them with the EV, I'd be more inclined to take the few hundred dollars I would put toward an EV and buck up for the xMLB. They were smart to introduce them at sub $1k and it would be an economical way to safely get microline on the YSA-1 arm. In general though, I think AT's are one of the safest blind buys you can make.

 

[Sonicrage]

Hey guys,
I bought four solar garden lights (99 cents each), removed the 8cm diameter silver tin ring, and inserted it into the feet of my beloved GT-2000.

Now it's even cooler!!

 

[Sonicrage]

For only €4, not bad....

 

[Duffinator]

That looks familiar. Nice setup!

 

[Sonicrage]

That looks familiar

Yes, in fact, someone else in this long thread had mentioned these tin shells that covered solar garden lights. Today I was in a shop with my wife and daughter, I saw the solar lights and I remembered...

 

[Duffinator]

I had aluminum sleeves made and took a scotchbrite pad to them. The finish is very close to the platter finish. The plastic sleeves started to discolor so they had to go.

 

[808_state]

Yes, in fact, someone else in this long thread had mentioned these tin shells that covered solar garden lights. Today I was in a shop with my wife and daughter, I saw the solar lights and I remembered...

So do these slip over the feet as-is or do you have to remove the ridged plastic ring that surrounds the foot?

 

[Sonicrage]

So do these slip over the feet as-is or do you have to remove the ridged plastic ring that surrounds the foot?

They have a diameter of 8cm, they are wider than the GT-2000 feet.
Therefore feet do not require any modification.

 

[Qinhan]

Is this a purely cosmetic modification?

 

[808_state]

They have a diameter of 8cm, they are wider than the GT-2000 feet.
Therefore feet do not require any modification.

So "slip-ons" then. Cool. I'll have to keep an eye out for them stateside but so far don't see any places that have them readily available in 8 cm, only 5 cm.

 

[Duffinator]

Look up my post/thread on what I did. Inexpensive and I ordered the pieces pre cut on eBay. Removed the plastic rings and slipped on the aluminum rings.

 

[marvelus10]

The only thing I found with using solar light rings as feet covers was the colour, they are stainless, not quite the same as the anodized aluminum look the rest of the parts on the GT have. They look great though, I still have mine on after all this time.

 

[Sonicrage]

Is this a purely cosmetic modification?

Yes.

 

[Sonicrage]

they are stainless, not quite the same as the anodized aluminum look the rest of the parts on the GT have

Exactly, but I prefer them to the "naked" black feet.

The cost was almost nothing, and to install them, I simply lifted the turntable with one hand and slipped the rings under the feet with the other.

 

[Sonicrage]

I'll have to keep an eye out for them stateside but so far don't see any places that have them readily available in 8 cm, only 5 cm

I was only able to find the 8 cm ones at a store called "Action."
They sell a bit of everything, like the Chinese stores here in Italy, but the goods are made in Romania and offer a remarkable quality/price ratio.
The quality is decidedly superior to that of Made in China products.