The Yamaha GT-2000 direct-drive turntable is one of the great super-decks from the golden era. Come along as I install a new RCA cable and review this beautiful deck. Make no mistake, if you want one of the very best turntables, it's going to be a high-end deck from Japan.…
My good friend wanted to give his Yamaha GT-2000 vinyl setup a shot in the arm. I suggested a few improvements to improve cartridge/headshell/tonearm synergy. We achieved this by installing a gorgeous, vintage Fidelity Research FR-2 moving coil cartridge and RS-10 headshell. As any knowledgeable vinyl lover will know, Fidelity…
Over the last couple of months I've been 'secretly' acquiring some vinyl goodies. First, I purchased a mint condition Fidelity Research FR-1 Mk 3 moving coil cartridge... I followed that up with a matching Fidelity Research RS-141 one-piece milled aluminum headshell. These wonderful pieces of Japanese analog engineering partner up with…
This is a review of the phenomenal Fidelity Research XF-1 moving coil step-up transformer. The short story - if you ever see one of these, grab it! Fidelity Research is one of the most iconic and revered names in vinyl. No other brand has quite the same status and FR…