yamaha turntable

[luckysim0n]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14438038...rentrq:bbf2445a17e0a0f0fe2af96efff4b456|iid:1

I kind of like the look of this anyone heard of it?

 

[oldius]

Looks great but, post Brexit, there will be import charges and I suspect you may do better for the money.
http://www.thevintageknob.org/yamaha-PF-1000.html

 

[TIU]

It looks great and being Yamaha it should be well put together and punch above its weight. Thanks for posting it up.

 

[Beobloke]

The PF-800 and PF-1000 were what Yamaha offered the UK and Europe in the early 1980s whilst Japan and the USA were being offered the likes of the PX1/2/3 linear trackers and, of course, the mighty GT-2000. As it's a belt drive three point suspended subchassis design, I'm guessing they thought it would appeal to the LP12-obsessed UK!

Sadly, it doesn;t seem that it did appeal, but it's been an itch I've been wanting to scratch for a while. When a mint, boxed, original PF-800 turned up on eBay in Germany recently, and then the seller sent me a 'watcher's offer' on it, I decided to grab it. I have to say, it's a very good deck indeed - I've been very impressed. Admittedly, it's not quite up to the standard of the GT-2000 it's sitting beside, but very definitely no slouch.

Reminds me, I must service and repair my PX-2. That would be an interesting three-way shoot-out!

 

[It Cost How Much!?!]

Get a GT2000 instead.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115142711012?hash=item1acf0a56e4:g:vOgAAOSwmNJhubmE
He has been as low as 1300 and not sold, so 1200 should get there. you will have to get off your arse and get it though.

 

[bencat]

Get a GT2000 instead.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115142711012?hash=item1acf0a56e4:g:vOgAAOSwmNJhubmE
He has been as low as 1300 and not sold, so 1200 should get there. you will have to get off your arse and get it though.

Will you also not need a step down transformer to use it in the UK ?

 

[It Cost How Much!?!]

Yep, but they are not expensive.

 

[marywhitehouse]

Also check the worldwide sold prices before looking at that price. Seems very overpriced.

 

[Beobloke]

Also check the worldwide sold prices before looking at that price. Seems very overpriced.

If you’re referring to the GT-2000 above then that’s a damn good price, a ridiculous bargain and I’m utterly astounded it’s still available!

However, if you’re referring to the PF-800 that the OP linked to, then I would agree. I paid just over £700 including import duty.

 

[marywhitehouse]

If you’re referring to the GT-2000 above then that’s a damn good price, a ridiculous bargain and I’m utterly astounded it’s still available!

However, if you’re referring to the PF-800 that the OP linked to, then I would agree. I paid just over £700 including import duty.

Nope the OP's interest the 800. I'd love the 2000

 

[TIU]

I can't think of other electrical/mechanical items that increase in value over the years. You don't see overpriced 1970s Hotpoint washing machines on eBay or Pifco hairdryers.

 

[It Cost How Much!?!]

I can't think of other electrical/mechanical items that increase in value over the years. You don't see overpriced 1970s Hotpoint washing machines on eBay or Pifco hairdryers.

Watches.

 

[luckysim0n]

Get a GT2000 instead.

[URL]https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115142711012?hash=item1acf0a56e4:g:vOgAAOSwmNJhubmE[/URL]

He has been as low as 1300 and not sold, so 1200 should get there. you will have to get off your arse and get it though.

You lost me at get off my arse

 

[antonio66]

Looks great but, post Brexit, there will be import charges and I suspect you may do better for the money.
http://www.thevintageknob.org/yamaha-PF-1000.html

My initial impression was 'WOW', but reading your link, belt driven, and like you say could probably do better for the money. The seller does have this however https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144369316196?hash=item219d14f164:g:5~sAAOSwcMBhG7vi