Yamaha GT-5000 Reference Turntable

Yamaha GT-5000 High Fidelity Turntable Drawing inspiration from the iconic turntables of the Hi-Fi golden age, the GT-5000 advances this legacy with a focus on pure musicality. Featuring a pure straight and short arm for unmatched sound transparency and openness, a balanced signal path for pristine signal transmission, and a design that honors the GT heritage with exceptional craftsmanship, the GT-5000 heralds a new era of Hi-Fi from Yamaha, delivering sound that resonates with both the ears and the soul. Balanced Output: Ensures a fully balanced signal process from cartridge to speaker. GT Series Design: Inspired by Yamaha’s original ‘Gigantic and Tremendous’ turntables, known for their heavy wooden cabinets and vibration-dampening platters. Straight, Short Arm: Provides superior rigidity and improved traceability, eliminating the need for an inside force canceler weight. Custom Belt-Drive Mechanism: Minimizes motor cogging and feedback control, resulting in a smooth and open sound. Heavy 5 kg Aluminum Platter: Enhances stability and performance. 24-Pole, 2-Phase AC Synchronous Motor: Generates an accurate sine wave. Custom, Heavy-Duty Feet: Designed for exceptional rigidity and stability, contributing to high-fidelity audio performance. Luxurious Piano Black Finish: Reflects Yamaha’s flagship Hi-Fi status and complements the C-5000 pre-amplifier, M-5000 power amplifier, and NS-5000 speakers. Balanced Output for Pristine Signal Transmission In combination with the C-5000 pre-amplifier and M-5000 power amplifier, Yamaha delivers a complete balanced signal chain across its flagship models for ultimate performance. GT Series Design Inspired by Yamaha’s original ‘Gigantic and Tremendous’ series, the GT-5000 features a design that emphasizes heavy construction to dampen vibration and enhance performance. Short, Straight Arm for Clear Sound The GT-5000’s short, straight arm ensures superior rigidity and balance, capturing audio with exceptional accuracy and delivering authentic Hi-Fi sound without the need for an inside force canceler weight. Customized Belt-Drive Mechanism The GT-5000’s customized belt-drive minimizes motor cogging and eliminates feedback control, adhering to the original GT concept of internal mass for feedback counteraction. Heavy Aluminum Platter The 5 kg aluminum platter adds stability and performance, essential for high-fidelity playback. Precision Motor and Rigid Feet Powered by a 24-pole, 2-phase AC synchronous motor, the GT-5000 produces an accurate sine wave. Custom-designed heavy-duty feet provide stability and enhance the luxurious appearance of the turntable. Luxurious Piano Black Finish The GT-5000’s black gloss finish echoes the elegance of a Yamaha grand piano, matching seamlessly with Yamaha’s flagship audio components. Yamaha GT-5000 Owner’s Manual