McIntosh MT-5 turntable

McIntosh MT-5 precision turntable

MT-5 is a complete turntable package that is more than the sum of its parts. Engineered to exacting McIntosh standards, each piece contributes to its superb performance.

Advanced Technology Turntable

The MT-5 combines the latest technology in Phono Cartridges, Tone Arms, Mechanical Suspensions andRecord Platter Rotation for superb performance andaccurate operation.

Tone Arm

The MT-5 Tone Arm is made from Dural-Aluminumwith special damping material. The Tone Arm isboth light in weight and highly rigid. The noise freeVertical Bearings are made from two high precisionceramic surfaces. The Tone Arms lateral movement isperformed by a high precision Horizontal Bearing. Italso incorporates adjustable magnetic Anti-Skating.

Turntable Platters

The full size Outer Platter is made from a special silicone acrylic material weights five pounds, one and one-half inch thick. This helps to resist external vibrations from reaching the record during playback and its large mass provides the perfect flywheel action for stable playback speed. The inner platter is precision machined Anodized Aluminum weights one and one-half pounds and is six and one quarter inches in diameter.

Precision Motor and Drive Electronics

The Swiss made DC Motor has stainless steel brushes and is controlled by a highly refined servo control system assuring very accurate speed rotation.

Three Playback Speeds with fine Adjustments

The three playback speeds include 33 rpm, 45 rpm and 78 rpm. There is a separate trim adjustment allowing for accurate music reproduction for each of the three speeds.

Magnetic Air Dampened Bearing

The MT-5 Turntable Platter rotates on a ceramic bearing using magnetic suspension together with a cushion of air to provide vibration free rotation.

Multi-Layered Dampened Chassis

The MT-5 Turntable Chassis has a Stainless Steel base, with a thick Aluminum base plate and Acrylic top plate. The internal dampening material also helps to assure the only sound heard is from the record groove itself.

Power Control

The Power Control Input connection provides convenient Turn-On/Off of the MT-5 Illumination when connected to a McIntosh System with Power Control.

Fiber Optic Solid State Illumination

The even Illumination of the Front Panel and the Turntable Platter is accomplished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).

Glass Front Panel and Super Mirror Chassis  Finish

The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel and the Stainless Steel Chassis with Super Mirror Finish ensures the pristine beauty of the MT-5 will be retained for many years.

Features: 

■ MT-5 is factory adjusted for perfect playback. Tracking force, anti-skate force, cartridge overhang and arm height are all preset for maximum performance.

■ While the construction of the MT5 is meticulous, the setup is simple. In a few easy steps, you’ll be ready to enjoy your favorite vinyl recordings.

■ While maintaining complementary McIntosh styling, the MT-5 takes full advantage of the chassis materials used to suppress noise, resonance and coloration so the only sound produced is that which is on your records.

■ Includes a clear, form-fitting dust cover to protect moving parts and your records.

Specifications:

Drive Type:  Belt Drive

Drive Unit:  Decoupled DC motor with low noise bearings

Bearing:  Magnetic suspended ceramic

Playback Speeds:  33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM

Speed Control:  Servo System

Motor Type:  DC Motor with Stainless Steel Brushes

Tonearm:  Friction free with magnetic bearing technology, 9” (228.6mm)

Arm Tube:  Dural-Aluminum

Counterweight:  Eccentric

Platter:  CNC machined, self-dampened, Silicone Acrylic, softly backlit in McIntosh green, 5 lbs (2.3kg)

Platter Bearing:  Magnetic Suspended Ceramic

Speed Stability:  ± 0.04%

Overall Dimensions (W x H x D):  445 x 178 x 190 mm (17-1/2” x 7” x 7-1/2”)

[with dust cover 483 mm ( 19”)]

Weight:  14,3 kg (31.5 lbs ) net

CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS

Cardridge Type:  Moving Coil, High Output

Output Level:  2.5 mV at 5 cm/s

Load Iimpedance:  1000 Ω recommended (Preamp MC Input)

Frequency Response:  20 Hz to 50kHz

Channel Separation:  35 dB at 1kHz

Compliance:15 x 10-6 cm/dyne

Recommended Tracking Force:  2.0 g

Channel Difference:  Less than 0.5 dB at 1 kHz

Total Mass:  6.3 g

Stylus:  Elliptical Diamond

Cantilever Material:  Aluminum

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