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Not much talk about Yamaha turntables.

I've been wanting to jump into the analog world for years, but for a lack of experience and/or knowledge about the equipment, I haven't. There's plenty of talk here about the big names in analog and I was surprised the other day browsing around somewhere that Yamaha has turntables.  Are these any good?  What do they compare to in terms of other more well-known analog names?  I'm not asking about their $8,000 models.  I will never be able to afford that.  I'm asking more about their sub $1k models.  

Thanks!
shtinkydog
bob540
405 posts
 
@yogiboy, Thanks for recommendation and link for Grado cart. I just ordered one and headshell for it.  Easy as pie!  
unison77
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Re Russian second hand market: they bring Yamaha turntables from Japan (Yahoo or InJapan), with lots of risks involved (technical and cosmetic condition, etc.).
Most of buyers upgrade stock tonearms. I think that Micro Seiki (direct or belt drive turntables) are more popular, with same reservations.
unison77
50 posts
 
Yamaha GT abbreviation: GT means Gigantic & Tremendous.
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chakster
6,144 posts
 
@unison77 since the OP asked this question just for fun, the recommendations to buy vintage turntables (Yamaha or anything else) is irrelevant in this thread. 

Russian audiophile scene is very strong and a lot of local vendors can restore almost everything. A lot of very rare items are here available for sale (including extremely rare stuff). When you buy anything from overseas (no matter what country) packaging is important not only for vintage gear, but for any audio gear. The art of packaging is the key. Some amateur dealers have no clue how to do that, but professionals can do that very well. 
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
The best TT for under $1K is the Pioneer PLX1000. When I wanted to add a new TT to my collection of vintage TTs, that is what I chose! Direct-drive in a very substantial plinth and an excellent tonearm/headshell. There is even a high-quality interconnect included! Add a Grado Prestige Black cartridge ($79) and you'll have a truly excellent vinyl-playback system! PLX1000 - $700 (and free shipping from many online retailers). Check out the review by Herb Reichert in Stereophile from a few years ago!
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