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Offered is „GT 2000L mit Saec WE 407/GT Seltene Laufwerk/Tonarm Kombination“ by Yamaha as second-hand device from the category „Record Player complete“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 7623090696 ends on 26.12.2026 at 20:47 o'clock.
This is an ambitious ask at €3,200: it sits well above the €1,700 median and €2,450 75th-percentile asking prices in the three comparable listings. Unless this example includes unusually desirable extras, documented servicing, or exceptional original-owner condition, the price looks rich rather than compelling.
The GT-2000 remains a serious, highly regarded direct-drive deck, with a massive roughly 5.8 kg platter, powerful motor, excellent pitch stability, and superb mechanical solidity. It is the sort of turntable that can make a long-term owner very happy, and rarity supports a premium—but not every premium. At this money, verify quiet, stable rotation, platter and spindle bearing condition, arm bearings, correct accessories, and careful packing; a materially lower price would make the proposition much easier to recommend.
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Yamaha stands as one of the world's most storied audio manufacturers, with roots extending far beyond consumer electronics. Founded in 1887 by Torakusu Yamaha in Hamamatsu, Japan, the company began as a reed organ manufacturer before expanding into pianos and eventually becoming a comprehensive musical instrument maker. This deep heritage in acoustics and materials science would prove foundational to its later audio ventures. The company operated under its original name, Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd., until 1987, when it was renamed Yamaha Corporation in honor of its centennial.
Yamaha's entry into high-fidelity audio proved transformative for the industry itself. In 1954, the company released the Yamaha Hi-Fi Player, widely recognized as the world's first audio component to bear the "Hi-Fi" designation in its name. The company subsequently built a comprehensive product portfolio spanning amplifiers—beginning with the acclaimed A-100 in 1960—speakers, turntables, and digital audio equipment. The NS-1000 speakers, introduced in 1974 with beryllium drivers, became iconic reference monitors. Yamaha also pioneered digital audio technology, shipping the world's first CD recorder in 1988.
Today, Yamaha occupies a distinctive position as a mid-to-high-end generalist rather than a niche specialist. The brand commands respect among both casual listeners and serious audiophiles, balancing accessibility with genuine engineering credibility. Its reputation rests on six decades of consistent innovation, proven reliability, and the unique advantage of applying musical instrument expertise to audio reproduction. Vintage Yamaha components remain highly sought by collectors, while current products maintain the brand's tradition of delivering performance and durability across multiple price tiers.
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