808_state
Super Member
I recommend saving the boxes or taking as many pictures as possible so you know how to pack one...should you decide to pick up another one (it may happen sooner than you think).
Yamaha GT-2000 Turntable Social Group
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I recommend saving the boxes or taking as many pictures as possible so you know how to pack one...should you decide to pick up another one (it may happen sooner than you think).
BilboBaggins
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I am going to try to save the boxes, but finding space will be challenging. My audio gear is taking up most of the spare space I have. As for getting another one, well, I do have two systems set up in the house(plus the test system is is hooked up to right now), but more likely I will get a power supply. And maybe one of those new fangled platters that Mark B has been able to get made. Those are absolutely stunning!
My wife is back from the hospital, and I won't be going to pool tonight. Maybe I'll move the GT-2000 onto the McIntosh system. It will just fit on the stand!
Here are a few more pictures!
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808_state
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One thing that continues to fascinate me about the 2000L is how different the color looks depending on how the light strikes it. Whatever the hue, you're going to love it the more you hear it.
BilboBaggins
Addicted Member
My wife and I were just listening to Donovan's greatest hits, in the GT-2000Ls new location, on the Mc system. This system has a C26 preamp that leestereo had fully restored and optimized. He paid particular attention to the phono section, and it really shows. Does it ever sound great! Both of us were mesmerized as we listened to There is a Mountain. I levelled it off, and I'm borrowing the headshell and cartridge from the Kenwood KD-550. Cartridge is an Ortofon D15 E super. Need to get a protractor. Then I need to go through my cartridge collection to see what else I want to try with it.
Just like everyone has said, the background is blacker, the bass is full which is the best way I can describe it, and details are coming through with clarity.
I'm wondering if anybody has tried lubing the motor bearings. I know that the specifications say it isn't necessary, but they said that about the Kenwood KD-550, and I did it there and saw excellent results.
Just like everyone has said, the background is blacker, the bass is full which is the best way I can describe it, and details are coming through with clarity.
I'm wondering if anybody has tried lubing the motor bearings. I know that the specifications say it isn't necessary, but they said that about the Kenwood KD-550, and I did it there and saw excellent results.
BilboBaggins
Addicted Member
This going to be its new home for the next while.
ateal
Super Member
Wow, you weren’t wrong when you said it was like new. It looks beautiful. Congrats and welcome to the club.
808_state
Super Member
Looks sharp atop that rack. I never tire of viewing (or hearing) GT's.
BilboBaggins
Addicted Member
Thanks ateal! We are really enjoying it. My wife says there is something she just can't put a finger on. Nina Simone playing right now, and she sounds so silky smooth!
I was stunned when I took it out of the boxes. Even the dust cover looks perfect. The only fault, and its a small one, is the anti skating thread is broken. But I'm going to bring it to someone who makes jewelry to fix. Tried other ways with a Thorens TD-165 that worked but could look better.
I was stunned when I took it out of the boxes. Even the dust cover looks perfect. The only fault, and its a small one, is the anti skating thread is broken. But I'm going to bring it to someone who makes jewelry to fix. Tried other ways with a Thorens TD-165 that worked but could look better.
Duffinator
Spin The Black Circle
@BilboBaggins congratulations on your new GT2000, it looks spectacular!
@theophile I for one am thankful that this thread exists as the group is long gone.
@theophile I for one am thankful that this thread exists as the group is long gone.
ateal
Super Member
I wish Arkay would come out of AK retirement as I enjoy reading his old posts. Especially since I lived in Hong Kong for 9 years and am familiar with some of the audio shops he spoke of.
I remember fondly spending countless Saturdays in some amazing Hong Kong listening rooms, often bringing in my own CD’s.
Heck, we may have even been in a few of these places at the same time.
I remember fondly spending countless Saturdays in some amazing Hong Kong listening rooms, often bringing in my own CD’s.
Heck, we may have even been in a few of these places at the same time.
One beautiful table! You running the Ortofon Super on it, now? I bet that deck would look very groovy with an Ortofon SPU cartridge!
BilboBaggins
Addicted Member
One beautiful table! You running the Ortofon Super on it, now? I bet that deck would look very groovy with an Ortofon SPU cartridge!
I would love to, but looking at prices I'm seeing, that will have to wait a little while.
So far though, I am going through what everyone else probably went through when they first got this table. A very strong desire to listen to all my favourite albums on this table to hear how nice they all sound. Last night, the last album I put on was a Canadian first pressing of LZ1, and to my surprise, it sounded excellent!
Simple and elegant look of that Yamaha... I'm sure it adds to the listening enjoyment.
808_state
Super Member
It is an incredibly musical and engaging table. If it ever sounds flat or dull then it's paired with the wrong cart and the table quickly lets you know that. There's no in between. When I first started with mine I tried a Zyx R-50 Bloom lomc and on paper it should have worked with the YA-39 arm. No amount of setup adjustment or loading could achieve a enjoyable result. It was frustrating and I literally hated the sound. Still I never doubted the GT. Then I decided to try some vintage Yamaha carts because I figured that at the minimum Yamaha designed the table with them in mind (or vice versa). Sure enough I was right, the MC-1s, MC-100 (on YSA-1 arm) and ultimately the MC-1x were simply a revelation on that table. All the depth, clarity and excitement I had been missing were suddenly present. My Euro copy of LZ II simply rocks on the GT and I even prefer it to the mythical RL cut. My best is advice is to pay attention to cartridge weight and keep the total mass of the cart and headshell close to the mass of the MC-1x:
I strongly feel this is the magic number for the YA-39. For the YSA-1 it's a cart that weighs 10 grams (MC-100).
brunomarcs
Well-Known Member
I’m getting it together fellows.
ateal
Super Member
wowza! That’s some beautiful craftsmanship. Well done.
Eye candy!
brunomarcs
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It’s not heavy, I’ve only added two layers of 3/4” birch for effect. Now the big ole oak carcass yeah it was heavy but retired now, it would break your back.That looks weighty. Gives me a back ache(plus a smile) just looking at the photos. Lovely work bruno.
brunomarcs
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Gents, I need two dust covers for my GT’s Which I’m gonna have made from a recommended company, is there anything that one would change from the oem ones? I thought a little more height might be in order! Is a better hinge warranted or even available?
