In 1982, the year that saw the debut of the CD, Yamaha's turntable lineup, up to then always following a high technology course, saw a new model that suddenly took analog back to its origin. This was the GT-2000 large heavyweight player, taking the GT part of its name from the first two letters of the words "Gigantic & Tremendous." A turntable embodying the GT (Gigantic & Tremendous) concept of achieving high rigidity and resonance-free play through absolute mass. While its predecessor PX series had features like a state-of-the-art symmetrical linear arm and feather touch full auto mechanism, the new GT-2000 was a simple manual player with a conventional S-shaped long arm, not even having pitch control. With a density and accuracy on a par with solid wood thanks to a hot forging method, the turntable measured 374mm in diameter and weighed 5.8kg including a 300g rubber sheet. With a unique shape featuring a high outer edge it achieved a massive inertia of 1200kg/㎠. A powerful direct-drive motor boasting startup torque of 2kg/cm made possible a positive and negative two-way servo that could instantaneously apply torque in the opposite direction during both acceleration and deceleration, and when used with the external power supply sold separately it was possible to operate the electronic brake by using the main body power switch as in broadcasting equipment. The GT-2000 also made owners swoon with a range of attractive accessories that let them enjoy customizing their units with their own hands. These included the previously mentioned YOP-1 external power supply, the YAB-1 32kg anchor block that held the cabinet from the left and right, the YDS-1 disc stabilizer utilizing a brass platter and electric absorption pump, and the YSA-1/YSA-2 straight tonearm. The GT-2000x introduced in 1985 was a Limited Edition upscale model with upgraded enclosure, tonearm and shaft. (Source Yamaha) Original sale price 2000 DM Germany.
Motor: Quartz Direct Drive
Platter: 37,4cm/5,8kg
Wow & Flutter: 0,005%
S/N ratio: 85dB
Tonearm: YA-39 static balanced
Tonearm lenght: 26,2cm
Dimensions: 545x125x395mm
Weight: 28kg
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