McIntosh MT5 Precision Turntable
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Product Summary
The McIntosh MT5 is a premium precision turntable designed for customers who want a complete high-end vinyl package with far less setup uncertainty than many specialist decks. With its supplied Sumiko Amethyst moving magnet cartridge, precision tonearm and distinctive illuminated platter, it offers a more reassuring and more luxurious route into serious record playback for customers who want both performance and visual theatre.
A major part of the MT5’s appeal is that much of the critical setup has already been taken care of. McIntosh supplies it factory adjusted for playback, with tracking force, anti-skate, cartridge overhang and arm height preset for strong performance. That makes it especially attractive for customers who want a genuinely premium turntable experience without the trial and error that can come with matching and adjusting separate parts from scratch.
The MT5 is also built to feel special every time it is used. Its magnetically suspended illuminated platter, damped tonearm construction and substantial chassis all contribute to a sense of refinement that goes beyond simple specification. For customers who want a turntable that sounds composed, looks unmistakably McIntosh and offers strong long-term ownership appeal as the centrepiece of a serious vinyl system, the MT5 is a very compelling option.
Key Benefits
- Factory-adjusted setup makes it easier to enjoy high-end vinyl playback without the usual guesswork and complication
- Supplied Sumiko Amethyst moving magnet cartridge gives you a high-quality starting point without needing to source a cartridge separately
- Precision belt-drive design helps deliver quieter, more stable playback for a calmer and more natural musical presentation
- Magnetically suspended illuminated platter adds visual drama while supporting a more premium ownership experience
- Damped Dural-Aluminum tonearm helps the cartridge track more cleanly for better detail retrieval and control
- Compatible with moving magnet phono inputs, making system matching more straightforward with a wide range of preamps and amplifiers
- Support for 33⅓, 45 and 78 rpm playback gives you greater flexibility across different record collections
- Supplied dust cover helps protect the deck when not in use and supports easier day-to-day ownership
- Iconic McIntosh styling makes it a genuine centrepiece in a premium two-channel system
- 3 years manufacturers' warranty
Technical Specifications
Turntable Section
- Product Type: Precision turntable
- Drive System: Precision belt drive
- Playback Speeds: 33⅓ rpm, 45 rpm and 78 rpm
- Speed Adjustment: Fine adjustment for 33⅓, 45 and 78 rpm
- Platter Design: Magnetically suspended illuminated platter
- Dust Cover: Included
Tonearm & Cartridge
- Supplied Cartridge: Sumiko Amethyst moving magnet cartridge
- Cartridge Output Level: 2.5mV at 5 cm/s
- Recommended Load Impedance: 47k Ohms recommended (MM input)
- Cartridge Frequency Response: 12Hz to 35kHz
- Channel Separation: 30dB at 1kHz
- Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 grams
- Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 grams
- Stylus: Extended line contact
- Tonearm Material: Dural-Aluminum with special damping material
- Anti-Skate: Adjustable magnetic anti-skating
Connections & General
- Audio Output: Stereo phono output
- Ground Connection: Yes
- Power Control: Remote in and remote out
- Power Supply: Supplied AC/DC adapter
Weight & Dimensions
- Dimensions: 44.5 x 17.8 x 48.3 cm (W x H x D, without dust cover height adjustment variation and including front panel, knobs and cables)
- Height With Dust Cover: 19.0 cm
- Weight: 14.3 kg net
- Shipping Weight: 17.2 kg
What’s in the Box
- McIntosh MT5 precision turntable
- Sumiko Amethyst moving magnet cartridge
- Dust cover
- Inner platter
- Outer platter
- Record mat
- Record clamp
- Tonearm counterweight
- Center spindle
- AC/DC adapter and plug adapters
- Grounding cable
- Bearing oil
- Bubble level
- Cartridge alignment gauge
- Cartridge mounting screws
- Screwdriver and Allen wrenches
- Pair of gloves
- Owner’s manual and product documentation
