Administrator Marc Posted August 24, 2018 Administrator Share Posted August 24, 2018 Off the back of the success of the NS-5000, Yamaha has today announced a suite of flagship models, including the GT-5000 turntable, C-5000 pre-amplifier, and M-5000 power amplifier, each pushing the boundaries and showcasing Yamaha's capabilities ... View the full article 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 (edited) Darn you're quick , makes me wonder if they'll do a cds5000 for a complete 5000 system Interesting the amp.is rated at 100w at 8ohms, i would have expected more. Edited August 24, 2018 by cafe67 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted August 24, 2018 Author Administrator Share Posted August 24, 2018 They had me at VU meters! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 (edited) On 24 August 2018 at 8:38 AM, Marc said: They had me at VU meters! Wonder if you can bi amp? - looks like you could but only via rca outs- only one pair of xlr outs. Looking at pics , looks like they can be bridged into mono , interesting Edited August 25, 2018 by cafe67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Boss302 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 awesome stuff i wish i could have afforded the AS-2100 but i am happy with the AS-1100. will be keen to see the prices on these. not sure if i need or will benefit from the pre amp but the power amp and that GT i'll be looking at closely... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antipodean Brad Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I love the look of the Yamaha products, and hope that they succeed. But, like cafe67 I think they missed a trick. It should have at least 150 watts per channel. Accuphase's E-470 has a rated 180 watts, Marantz's PM-10 is specified at 200 watts, and Parasound's HINT6 has 160 watts. Luxman's L-509X is rated at 120 watts which I think is a minimum for an amplifier which is a "flagship". BUT, I don't understand the arm on the turntable. A straight arm with no off-set on the headshell. What am I not getting here? Regardless, I decided I want a full system, especially when and if they bring out a disc player. Or maybe I'll settle for a CD-S3000. How do I set up a gofundme page, or whatever it's called? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chill3 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 The TT is belt drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 5 hours ago, Chill3 said: The TT is belt drive Weird. The other GT's were DD weren't they? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 If the MX-5000 sounds like the AS range I wouldn’t go near it. I got offered a 3000 for less than $4000 new and turned it down. The Turntable I am very keen to hear at the Show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 14 minutes ago, Rockford said: Weird. The other GT's were DD weren't they? I guess it was more cost effective.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Just now, Happy said: I guess it was more cost effective.... Haha I’m sure the asking price could cover it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, jakeyb77 said: If the MX-5000 sounds like the AS range I wouldn’t go near it. I got offered a 3000 for less than $4000 new and turned it down. The Turntable I am very keen to hear at the Show. 100%. The AS range was the biggest disappointment for a very long time. It was/is tres ordinaire gear in fancy clothes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 16 minutes ago, Rockford said: Weird. The other GT's were DD weren't they? Yes they were. They have even tried to make it look like the DD GT tables of the 70/80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, metal beat said: Yes they were. They have even tried to make it look like the DD GT tables of the 70/80's. I love the GT-2000. Being that you don’t need a large step down and it’s DD it would take a lot from this table to make me choose it. Going in open minded though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 47 minutes ago, jakeyb77 said: I love the GT-2000. Being that you don’t need a large step down and it’s DD it would take a lot from this table to make me choose it. Going in open minded though. I bet it will be more expensive than a GT-2000 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakey72 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Great looking gear. Keen to see prices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 19 hours ago, Antipodean Brad said: I love the look of the Yamaha products, and hope that they succeed. But, like cafe67 I think they missed a trick. It should have at least 150 watts per channel. Accuphase's E-470 has a rated 180 watts, Marantz's PM-10 is specified at 200 watts, and Parasound's HINT6 has 160 watts. Luxman's L-509X is rated at 120 watts which I think is a minimum for an amplifier which is a "flagship". BUT, I don't understand the arm on the turntable. A straight arm with no off-set on the headshell. What am I not getting here? Regardless, I decided I want a full system, especially when and if they bring out a disc player. Or maybe I'll settle for a CD-S3000. How do I set up a gofundme page, or whatever it's called? Looks like it can be bridged into mono operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 12 hours ago, rantan said: 100%. The AS range was the biggest disappointment for a very long time. It was/is tres ordinaire gear in fancy clothes Personally I enjoy the sound of my as3000.... Each to his own 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 6 hours ago, cafe67 said: Personally I enjoy the sound of my as3000.... Each to his own I am the first to say that we all have differing tastes and should do. It’s a hobby to enjoy new things. But if you love the 3000 so much why have you had it for sale for a couple of months? Serious question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted August 25, 2018 Volunteer Share Posted August 25, 2018 On 24/08/2018 at 2:28 PM, Chill3 said: The TT is belt drive I’ll stick with my GT750 then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 5 minutes ago, Sir Sanders Zingmore said: I’ll stick with my GT750 then The GT series is great. The only shortcoming might be isolation which can be fixed easily by some springs underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 On 24/08/2018 at 2:28 PM, Chill3 said: The TT is belt drive Damn! That poured water on the fire ignited in me when i looked at the pic So a pretender it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 11 minutes ago, Muon N' said: Damn! That poured water on the fire ignited in me when i looked at the pic So a pretender it is. As a Yamaha tragic it’s a real shame to me. They could ignite so much interest and nostalgia but the overwhelming material I have read so far is that they are underwhelming, at least for the outlay. It all looks the biz but just those small details are lacking. GT-2000 Direct Drive, surely they had to know how many are being snapped up now. The MX-2000 has plenty of power and amazing sound. I’m yet to hear the NS-5000 but I hope to hear good things. I tried to love the AS series but I just kept searching for more every time I had it playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 @jakeyb77 I don't know much about the speakers and other yammy kit, but the GT2000 was a beautiful piece of DD engineering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 1 hour ago, jakeyb77 said: I am the first to say that we all have differing tastes and should do. It’s a hobby to enjoy new things. But if you love the 3000 so much why have you had it for sale for a couple of months? Serious question. ADHD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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