Mounting Kuzma 4point 14 tonearm on Yamaha GT 2000 turntable


After many years of owning this turntable I have decided to upgrade from the Yamaha arms. I have settled on the Kuzma 4 point 14. This choice means that I can never use the stock turntable dustcover ever again. Not even when not playing a record. The Kuzma arm is too sizeable to enable that. Luckily the large plinth on the GT 2000 can accomodate the Kuzma 12 inch mounting distance.

I know I will be the only GT 2000 owner with a 4 point 14. Does anyone have any tips ot feedback about the 4 point 14? Thanks in advance for any specific relevant replies

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Yes i did misunderstand. I am firm in my decision to purchase a 14. Thank you again Dover. This time for clearing up my misconception. Gracias.

The Platter on the GT 2000 is over 14 inches in diameter. Couldn't fit the 4 point 11 without the base of the tonearm touching the rim of the platter.

I have no wish to replace the plinth if that is what you mean.

I said the reason for the 4 point 14 as opposed to the 4 point 11 was the size of the platter. How does Artisan Fidelity or Galibier Designs change the size of the platter?

!0.5 inches. Thanks for your reply Dover. I will get the 14 and make a new plinth for the GT.

Plus no insult to Thom at Galibier. I will not be using any substitute tube. Not if NASA made it.

I have decided to start anew, strip out the old stock plinth and will definitely be utilisng an new plinth. I will ask all not to now suggest plinth builders. I have rethought the entire thing.

I am getting a Kuzma 4 point 14, because on the new plinth, the size of the platter will be the same. From everything I have read, a really good arm. I want it on my new plinth whatever I do.

This wiil be my last post in this thread. I know I shall purchase this particular arm. and i appreciate all who contributed. Sayonara from Koalaland.

I will not again be coming back to this thread. The topic of fitting a 4 point to a GT 2000 plinth is now moot. Thank you to all who read and and a special thank you to all who replied. Especially Dover.