Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The McIntosh MT2 Precision Turntable is a high-performance analog playback system designed to deliver accurate and realistic sound reproduction.
Design and Build
Base: The MT2 features a sturdy plinth with a resonance-optimized, highly compressed wood base finished in black lacquer. The top and middle plates are made of acrylic to help absorb unwanted vibrations.
Platter: The turntable includes a dynamically balanced polyoxymethylene (POM) outer platter, over 1 inch thick, which provides excellent resistance to external vibrations. The inner platter is CNC-precision milled aluminum.
Dimensions: Not explicitly listed, but the MT2 is designed to fit standard home audio setups.
Motor and Drive System
Motor Type: DC motor with stainless steel brushes, driven by an external voltage-stabilized power supply. This setup isolates the motor from the chassis, reducing mechanical interference.
Drive Type: Belt-driven system for smooth operation and reduced motor vibrations.
Speed Control: Servo system for precise speed control, allowing playback at 33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM.
Tonearm and Cartridge
Tonearm: Constructed from dural-aluminum with special damping materials, ensuring it is lightweight yet highly rigid. The tonearm features precision ceramic surfaces for vertical bearings and a gimbaled sapphire design for horizontal bearings.
Cartridge: Initially shipped with a Sumiko Blue Point Special 2 high-output moving coil cartridge, but later versions come with the Sumiko Moonstone moving magnet cartridge. The Moonstone features an elliptical diamond stylus and is known for its low moving mass and rich sound reproduction.
Cartridge Specifications (Sumiko Moonstone)
Cartridge Type: Moving Magnet
Output Level: 3.0 mV at 5 cm/s
Load Impedance: 47 kOhms recommended
Frequency Response: 12 Hz to 33 kHz
Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 g.
Connectivity and Features
Outputs: Unbalanced stereo RCA output for connection to a phono preamplifier.
Power Supply: External voltage-stabilized power supply.
Illumination: Subtle green glow under the platter and around the plinth edges for ambiance.
Dust Cover: Clear, contoured dust cover included.
Additional Features
Setup: Virtually plug-and-play with preset tracking force, anti-skate, cartridge overhang, and arm height for easy setup.
Sound Quality: Known for delivering rich sound with solid bass and a comfortable sound balance