McIntosh MT2 Turntable
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- Official Hi-Fi Retailer since 1973
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Product Summary
The McIntosh MT2 is a premium precision turntable designed for customers who want a more luxurious and complete route into high-quality vinyl playback without the uncertainty that can come with matching separate tonearms and cartridges. Supplied with a factory-fitted Sumiko Moonstone moving magnet cartridge and built around McIntosh’s distinctive styling, it offers a reassuringly high-end way to bring record replay into a serious hi-fi system.
A big part of the MT2’s appeal is how much of the hard work has already been done for you. It arrives with the cartridge installed and is designed to play both 33⅓ and 45 rpm records, making it a much more approachable option for customers who want strong analogue performance without starting from scratch. The damped dural-aluminium tonearm, precision bearing design and substantial platter construction are all there to help deliver stable, accurate playback with low noise and a confident, composed sound.
The MT2 also has the visual and ownership appeal many customers want from a premium turntable. From the illuminated plinth and platter edge lighting to the dust cover and carefully engineered chassis, it is built to feel special in daily use as well as sound impressive. For customers who want a beautifully finished turntable with genuine McIntosh character, easy system matching into an MM phono stage and strong long-term enjoyment from a vinyl collection, the MT2 is a very compelling choice.
Key Benefits
- Factory-fitted Sumiko Moonstone moving magnet cartridge makes it easier to enjoy serious vinyl playback without the hassle of starting from scratch
- Plays both 33⅓ and 45 rpm records, giving you the flexibility to enjoy more of your record collection on one deck
- Damped dural-aluminium tonearm helps deliver stable tracking and a cleaner, more controlled sound
- Precision bearing and platter design support accurate speed stability for more confident and natural music reproduction
- Moving magnet output makes partnering with compatible McIntosh and other MM phono stages straightforward
- Substantial platter construction helps resist unwanted vibration and contributes to a calmer, more composed presentation
- Supplied dust cover helps protect the turntable when not in use and supports easier day-to-day ownership
- Fine speed adjustment for both playback speeds allows more precise setup for long-term performance
- Iconic McIntosh styling with subtle green illumination gives the turntable real visual presence in a premium hi-fi system
- 3 years manufacturers' warranty
Technical Specifications
Turntable Section
- Product Type: Precision belt-drive turntable
- Playback Speeds: 33⅓ rpm and 45 rpm
- Drive System: Belt drive with external voltage-stabilised power supply
- Bearing: Polished and tempered steel shaft in sintered bronze bushing with Teflon coating
- Chassis Construction: Resonance-optimised compressed wood chassis with black lacquer and acrylic top and middle plates
- Illumination: Fibre optic solid-state illumination for the top panel and platter edge
Tonearm & Cartridge
- Tonearm Material: Dural aluminium with special damping material
- Vertical Bearings: Dual precision ceramic surfaces with damping fluid
- Horizontal Bearing: Gimballed sapphire design
- Supplied Cartridge: Sumiko Moonstone moving magnet cartridge
- Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 grams
- Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 grams
- Frequency Response: 12Hz to 33kHz
- Channel Separation: 30dB at 1kHz
- Channel Balance: 0.5dB at 1kHz
Connections & General
- Audio Output: Stereo phono output
- Ground Connection: Yes
- Phono Stage Compatibility: Designed for moving magnet phono inputs
- Power Supply: External AC/DC adapter
- Dust Cover: Included
Weight & Dimensions
- Dimensions: 45.2 x 12.7 x 43.2 cm (W x H x D, with dust cover and including cables)
- Height Without Dust Cover: 10.8 cm
- Weight: 13.2 kg net
- Shipping Weight: 17.6 kg
What’s in the Box
- McIntosh MT2 precision turntable
- Sumiko Moonstone moving magnet cartridge pre-installed
- Dust cover
- Outer platter
- Record mat
- Record clamp
- AC/DC adapter and plug set
- Grounding cable
- Bearing oil
- Bubble level
- Cartridge mounting screws
- Tonearm counterweight
- Screwdriver and Allen wrenches
- Stylus force gauge
- Tone arm/cartridge alignment gauge
- Pair of gloves
- Owner’s manual and product documentation
