Yamaha GT-2000 from Japan or local TD-125?

elliottbnewcombjr and lewm, 

Thanks for the insight.  It would be nice to have a YOP-1 clone, but I think they are hard to come by.  In lieu of that, I was looking for step down transformer advice.  Nice to know its a cheap and generic solution.

I'm in the middle of negotiating for an "Excellent" GT-2000.  I should be able to get it at $1400.  I'm a bit nervous dropping that kind of cash for a transaction like this.  If I bite the bullet, fingers crossed that it arrives well packed and representative of the pics.  And if something goes wrong that reimbursement is not a nightmare (buyer pays return shipping, but I am likely covered by eBay protection.)

Just an update - I've negotiated for a GT-2000 for 1400 in "excellent" condition.  The pics seem to support this.  

I mentioned that I would like to take the evening to read over the details before payment.  I'm crossing my fingers that things go well from here.  

The YOP1 is an option, not a necessity.  They are usually easy to find on Japan Yahoo, if you really want one.

Thanks for the tip.  I usually just see one or 2 on eBay for $1000 or so.  I know they are not a necessity but I've heard they are pretty great to have. 

"pretty great to have".  Can you define pretty great? So far as I know it's just a bunch of extra capacitors to filter the DC that drives the motor.  You could build such an add on with modern capacitors for under $50, and the greatest expense would be for the box and the connectors to the main PS. What have you heard is improved or made better by the YOP1? I certainly could be mistaken as to the function. Incidentally, if memory serves, they are way less than $1000 on Japan Yahoo.  Search on hifi Shark, which will direct you to ones for sale on Japan Yahoo.