Comments on: Yamaha YP-211 Turntable

By: Tom Byg

Tom Byg — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:39:13 +0000

While I’m on the subject… if you evr find a pair of spica TC-50s ( http://spicaspeakers.com/ ) get a pair of hollow speaker stands, fill um up with sand and spike em, find two Dynaco mk III power amps drive em by your referred pre amp (try all tube ) and there ya go…

Tom

By: Tom Byg

Tom Byg — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:33:56 +0000

Feb.1,2010

If your still out there… just cought up with your old discovery of the YP-211. I had just pulled my old TT out and have startd to look for both a drive belt and a cart.

Love to here how your restoration went.Tom

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:48:33 +0000

I have a YP211 which I bought second hand in 1978 for £50 sterling, new price for one of these was £110 sterling, please can someone give an opinion of how they feel about this particular model, and what is their value today?
Many thanks
Bill

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:52:50 +0000

Hey Bobby,

$8 for this TT is a very good deal. Bought mine for a little over $100 in the late 70s. Thousands of listening hours later it is still hanging in there. Have been driving mine with a Yamaha amp from the same vintage, but am planning to dust off the vinyl, getting a decent phono pre-amp and running it through my Classe amp and Counterpoint pre-amp. Giving serious consideration into upgrading, but after 30+ years hate to give up on the old girl. Think you will enjoy your’s too.

By: Joey

Joey — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:47:38 +0000

The YP-211 was similar to the other mid-fi Belt Drive simi-auto decks of the mid-late 1970’s. In fact, it was right there with the Sansui SR-232, Pioneer PL-15D and of course, the WAY overated Marantz 6100. Guess what…They were all made by the same company, CEC, and rebadged for their respective mfg. It was really a matter of brand preference when you chose one of these tables. Often, if you bought the receiver and speakers, you would get the table for FREE!!!

It’s an avarage table at best. Can sound really good if you take the time to properly mount and align the cartridge. The use of a proper alignment jig as well as a quality tracking force scale will make all the difference in the world. This is a Medium to High Mass arm so use carts requiering a Tracking Force of 1.75 grams or higher!!! Yes, 1.5 will work, but you’re best with a Medium Compliant cartridge.

Medium Mass arm = Medium Compliant Cartridge…

Joey

By: admin

admin — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:01:16 +0000

Hi John,

In my situation, the belt was literally sticking to the plate. Time had caused it to break apart, so it was definitely time for a new belt. If yours is in pieces, I would recommend gettinga new one for sure!

By: John

John — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:09:26 +0000

Hey, I was looking through your video and I was just given a yp-211 and it appears its belt also disintegrated. I was wondering if you could help me out and tell me what to check for to see if everything else is in working order and whether it would be worth buying a belt for it and all.

By: Mark Williams

Mark Williams — Sun, 04 May 2008 10:19:36 +0000

Hi there Bobby,

I just happened across your video. Have no idea how you young guys do all this computer stuff! Amazing!

I have one of these YP-211’s coming. I am knowledgeable of turntables (being over 50 years old!).

If you need any help with it, just write me directly.
I can tell you anything you need about set up.

I will need a manual. If you’ve found one, please let me know where I can download one for free, or send me a copy of yours please. I can pay for postage, etc. if it’s a hardcopy.

Yeah, I’ve got to buy a belt also. Always a good idea with vintage gear.

I have a serviceable phono cartridge I can send you until you get one. If you need it, just yell.

Regards,
Mark Williams
Sayre, PA