McIntosh - MT5 Precision Turntable

 McIntosh - MT5 Precision Turntable

The McIntosh MT5 Precision Turntable offers an unmatched vinyl playback experience, combining state-of-the-art technology with exceptional build quality. Designed for audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts, the MT5 is a showcase of precision engineering and aesthetic elegance.

Build Quality and Design

The MT5 stands out with its sleek, contemporary design, featuring a sophisticated black glass top, stainless steel chassis, and a glowing green edge lit platter that is both functional and visually stunning. The turntable’s plinth is meticulously crafted to resist external vibrations, enhancing audio purity. This attention to detail ensures the MT5 is not only an audio instrument but also a piece of art.

Circuit Design

This turntable is equipped with a high-performance platter and motor drive system that maintains consistent speed accuracy and minimizes noise, thanks to its electronically controlled DC motor. The MT5 features a unique silicone acrylic platter that is both dense and vibration-damping, providing a noise-free foundation for vinyl playback. The tonearm is a high-precision, dynamically balanced design, which comes factory mounted with a McIntosh moving magnet cartridge for exceptional tracking and musicality.

Key Specifications

• Platter: Silicone Acrylic
• Tonearm: Dynamically balanced, dural-aluminum
• Cartridge: Moving Magnet
• Output Level:2.5 mV at 5 cm/s
• Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 RPM
• Wow and Flutter: 0.15%
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 36dB - 41dB
• Dimensions: (W x H x D)17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 7" (17.8cm) (7-1/2" (19.0cm) with dust cover) x 17" (43.18cm)
  Note: Tone Arm Height will vary depending on the type of Cartridge installed.
• Weight: 31.5 lbs (14.3 kg)

Sound Quality

The MT5 delivers a superior listening experience, characterized by clarity, warmth, and detail. Its advanced design minimizes unwanted noise and resonance, allowing every nuance of your vinyl records to shine through with full dynamic range and pitch accuracy.

Why Choose the McIntosh MT5?

For those seeking a turntable that offers both high-fidelity sound and a striking visual presence, the McIntosh MT5 is an excellent choice. It represents a perfect blend of advanced audio technology and stunning design, making it a worthy centerpiece for any high-end audio system.