Description
Yamaha YP D71 turntable. Classic Vintage. Fully revitalized. Ortofon 2M Black cartridge.
In 1887 Torakusu Yamaha built his first keyboard wind instrument. Ten years later Torakusu established Nippon Gakki Co. Ltd. and produced pianos and reed organs, which were rewarded in 1904 with Honorary Main Reward at the World Fair in Saint Louis. In the following years, the company extended its offer of musical instruments and produced pianos, acoustic guitars, trumpets, percussions, electric guitars, etc. The company also began to produce audio equipment. The first turntables were created in the 1920s, but especially valued hi-fi devices (mainly amplifiers and CD players) and high-quality loudspeakers that complemented them were created in the 70?s and 80?s. In 1955, as the Yamaha Motor Company, the company also dealt with the production of two-wheelers, and from the early 70?s, professional sound equipment currently known as Yamaha Pro Audio.
The YP-D71 is a sophisticated successor to the YP-D8 and YP-D10 turntables produced by Yamaha in the 70s. It is a well-balanced model distinguished by rotational accuracy, tracking precision and damping of unwanted vibrations. Thanks to its highly effective control system, the rotational accuracy of the table shows excellent stability against fluctuation of load, voltage, temperature, etc. Additionally, the YP-D71 has been equipped with a coreless slotless motor, which enables high torque output every time. What is also worth noticing is the extremely elegant and minimalistic design.
The enclosure of the presented model has been completely revitalized – rosewood was used, the wood finish is Chinese oil produced from natural oils and turpentine-based beeswax. In addition, it has been equipped with a high-quality Ortofon 2M Black cartridge with a dedicated elliptical stylus which provides a very wide space and precisely reproduces the soundstage.
The device has been fully reviewed and serviced.
Technical data:
– Ortofon 2M Black cartridge professionally calibrated with the turntable
– direct drive – coreless Hall-effect motor
– distortion-free, statically balanced S-shaped tone arm with gimbal support
– the cover has been re-polished and waxed, which gave it a totally brand new look
– new power cord and RCA signal cables
– platter – 310 mm, die-cast aluminum alloy
– enclosure made of rosewood, wood finish in oil produced from natural Chinese oils, natural wood colour
– high vibration damping factor
– speed adjustment range +- 3%
– adjustable anti-skating system, cushioned arm lifting system
– frequency response 20 Hz – 20,000 kHz
– solid, mechanically damped aluminum plate with a thick antistatic mat
– noise and flutter: 0,025%
– signal-to-noise ratio 77 dB
– power supply 110/220V included
– new aluminium legs
– dimensions of the turntable: width 47 cm, depth 36 cm, height 16 cm
– weight approximately 17 kg
– year of production 1979
– made in Japan
2M Black cartridge specifications:
– the entire needle made of diamond with advanced line contact cut (Shibata) significantly increases the contact area with the groove walls and provides exceptionally detailed sound reproduction across the entire spectrum
– the cartridge body made of Hopelex, an environmentally friendly material that provides high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances
– improved drive with split poles and silver-plated copper wire
2M Black is the best; it is precise, provides resolution and proper insight into the recording.
The producer grants a 24-month warranty period.
Technical data of the cartridge:
– Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. – 5 mV
– Channel balance at 1 kHz – 1 dB
– Channel separation at 1 kHz – 26 dB
– Channel separation at 15 kHz – 15 dB
– Frequency response – 20-20.000 + 2 / – 0 dB
– Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force – 80 um
– Compliance, dynamic, lateral – 22 um/mN
– Stylus type – Nude Shibata
– Stylus tip radius – r/R 6/50 um
– Tracking force range – 1.4-1.7 g (14-17 mN)
– Tracking force, recommended – 1.5 g (15 mN)
– Tracking angle – 20°
– Internal impedance, DC resistance – 1.2 kOhm
– Internal inductance – 630 mH
– Recommended load resistance – 47 kOhm
– Recommended load capacitance – 150-300 pF
– Cartridge colour, body/stylus – Black/Black
– Cartridge weight – 7.2 g