<p>Referencing the esteemed turntables of the golden age of Hi-Fi, the GT-5000 expands on this heritage in the pursuit of pure musicality. Including a pure straight and short arm for absolute transparency and openness in sound, balanced signal path delivering absolute purity in signal transmission and design reflective of the GT heritage and absolute quality in craftsmanship and construction, the GT-5000 presents a new era on Hi-Fi from Yamaha. A sound both for the ears and the soul.<br><br>Balanced output achieves full balanced signal process from cartridge to speaker<br>GT Series design<br>Straight, short arm for transparency and openness in sound<br>Custom belt-drive mechanism (AC synchronous motor)<br>5 kg aluminium platter</p>

TECHNICAL DATA

TurntableDrive MethodBelt drive

MotorAC synhronous motor

Motor DriveCrystal sine wave

Rotation Speed33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm

Rotation Speed Variation±0.1%

Rotation Speed AdjustmentBuilt-in crystal osc. Adjustment Step: 0.1%, Adjustment Range: ±1.5%

Wow And Flutterless than 0.04%

Platter[Outer] Machined aluminium (Diameter 35 cm), [Inner] Brass (Diameter 14.3 cm),
TonearmTonearmStatic balance straight tonearm

Effective Arm Length223 mm

Overhang-17 mm

Acceptable Cartridge Weight13.5-36 g (including headshell) / (25-36 g need sub weight)

Attached CartridgeHead-shell Weight14 g (including screws, nuts and wires)

Audio Specifications

Output TerminalAnalogue Audio: 2 (XLR balance x 1, RCA unbalance x 1), Strobe: 1 (3.5 mm mini jack)

GeneralPower Consumption15 W

Dimension (W×H×D)546 x 221 x 411 mm 21-1/2″x 8-3/4″x 16-1/8″

Weight26.5 kg 58.4 lbs..