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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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theophile OP
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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?

dover
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@theophile 

There is another solution for you.

Galibier offers a Kuzma 4Point Hybrid - the 11" arm tube  from the 4Point11 mated with the 4Point9 tower - mounting distance is 264mm. You lose the VTA tower - VTA adjustment is the same as the 4Point9. Should be perfect for your Yamaha which was designed for 10" arms.

 

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

bhjazz
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If you have enough room around your turntable on your platform, you might try StereoSquares for a dustcover.  Custom sizes can be made.  

 

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

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