Yamaha GT-5000 Turntable
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Yamaha GT-5000 turntable features a custom belt-drive system with quartz timing that minimizes the influence of the motor. A short, straight tonearm made of carbon fiber and copper-plated aluminium delivers superior rigidity and balance for improved traceability.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Gigantic and Tremendous sound
- Tremendous build quality
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 94% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Gorgeous top-end
- Impressive bass and treble performance
Cons
- Bass delivery could be better
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
XLR, RCA, strobe (3.5mm)
Construction
Material
Outer machine aluminium + Inner brass Platter
Motor
Belt drive + AC synchronous motor
Dimensions
Size | Depth
411 mm
Size | Diameter
Outer 35cm / Inner 14.3 cm Platter
Size | Height
221 mm
Size | Length
223mm, Overhang: -17mm Tonearm
Size | Width
546 mm
Weight
26.5 kg / 58.4 lbs (14 g Tonearm)
Function
Compatibility
13.5-36 g Cartridge
Performance
Power Consumption
15 W
Speed
±0.1% Rotation Speed Variation
Production
Debut
2019-10-22
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External Reviews
hifinews[1]
Reviewer score 94%Top-end is nothing short of sublime, boasting a clarity, purity and precision that is eye-opening at times. Cymbals are crystal clear, without a trace of splash, while hi-hats, such as those on the title track from The Eagles' Long Run LP, sounded utterly glorious. Unerring knack of pulling the main performers forward of my loudspeakers.
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Pros
- Gorgeous top-end
- Impressive bass and treble performance
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- Bass delivery could be better
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References
- ^ Yamaha GT-5000 Turntable. [hifinews]. https://www.hifinews.com/content/yamaha-gt-5000-turntable. 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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