The MoFi Electronics x Fender American Vintage Turntable combines MoFi's analogue engineering with Fender's iconic guitar heritage. It features a hand-selected solid alder-wood plinth finished in Fender's distinctive three-color Sunburst, a precision belt-drive system, electronic speed control, a 6.8 lb Delrin platter, 10-inch MoFi Ultra Tonearm and HRS-designed anti-vibration feet. This configuration is supplied without a cartridge, allowing the user to select a suitable cartridge for the system.
| Drive Type | Belt Drive |
|---|---|
| Motor | 300 RPM AC Synchronous |
| Speed Control | Electronic |
| Playback Speeds | 33⅓ RPM / 45 RPM |
| Speed Selection | Push-Button |
| Power Consumption | < 5 W |
The turntable uses a 1.3-inch Delrin platter weighing 6.8 lb (3.1 kg). Its high mass provides rotational stability, while Delrin's mechanical characteristics help create a stable interface between the record and platter while reducing unwanted resonance.
| Material | Delrin |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 1.3 Inches / 33 mm |
| Weight | 3.1 kg / 6.8 lb |
The included 10-inch MoFi Ultra Tonearm uses a straight aluminium armtube and gimbaled bearing system. High-quality bearings provide low-friction movement, while Cardas Audio internal wiring maintains the analogue signal path from the cartridge connections to the gold-plated RCA connectors.
| Type | 10-Inch Straight Aluminium |
|---|---|
| Bearing | Gimbaled |
| Overhang | 18 mm / 0.71 Inch |
| Offset Angle | 22.8° ± 2° Adjustable |
| Compatible Cartridge Weight | 5–10 g |
| Internal Wiring | Cardas Audio |
| RCA Connectors | Gold-Plated |
This version of the American Vintage is supplied without a cartridge. The user can therefore choose an appropriate cartridge according to the desired sound, phono-stage compatibility and system requirements. The tonearm is specified for cartridges weighing 5–10 g.
| Cartridge | Not Included |
|---|---|
| Cartridge Weight Range | 5–10 g |
| MM Cartridge | Compatible, Subject to Cartridge Specifications |
| MC Cartridge | Compatible, Subject to Cartridge Specifications |
The plinth is constructed from real alder wood, a material closely associated with Fender instruments. It is finished in Fender's iconic three-color Sunburst treatment, bringing the visual character of classic Fender guitars to the turntable. The plinth is designed with resonance control in mind while retaining the distinctive Fender aesthetic.
A hardened-steel inverted bearing combines steel, bronze and sapphire components for smooth and quiet platter rotation. The turntable also incorporates anti-vibration feet developed with Harmonic Resolution Systems (HRS) to reduce the transmission of external vibration into the record-playing mechanism.
The American Vintage does not include a built-in phono preamplifier. A suitable external phono stage or an amplifier with the correct PHONO input is therefore required. The phono stage must match the cartridge selected for the turntable.
| Built-In Phono Stage | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier with MM PHONO | Suitable with Compatible MM Cartridge |
| Amplifier with MC PHONO | Suitable with Compatible MC Cartridge |
| MM/MC External Phono Stage | Compatible |
| Line-Level Input Only | External Phono Stage Required |
A hinged smoked-amber acrylic dust cover is included to protect the platter, tonearm and cartridge area from dust when the turntable is not being used.
| Width | 20.75 Inches / 52.7 cm |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 Inches / 15.2 cm |
| Depth | 15.5 Inches / 39.4 cm |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 20.75 × 6 × 15.5 Inches |
| Product Weight | 11.57 kg (25.5 lb) |
| Brand | MoFi Electronics x Fender |
|---|---|
| Model | American Vintage Turntable |
| Configuration | Without Cartridge |
| Drive | Belt Drive |
| Motor | 300 RPM AC Synchronous |
| Speeds | 33⅓ / 45 RPM |
| Speed Control | Electronic Push-Button |
| Platter | Delrin |
| Platter Thickness | 1.3 Inches / 33 mm |
| Platter Weight | 3.1 kg / 6.8 lb |
| Tonearm | 10-Inch Straight Aluminium, Gimbaled Bearing |
| Overhang | 18 mm |
| Offset Angle | 22.8° ± 2° Adjustable |
| Cartridge Weight Range | 5–10 g |
| Internal Wiring | Cardas Audio |
| Bearing | Hardened-Steel Inverted Bearing |
| Isolation Feet | HRS Anti-Vibration |
| Plinth | Solid Alder Wood |
| Finish | Fender Three-Color Sunburst |
| Dust Cover | Hinged Smoked-Amber Acrylic |
| Built-In Phono Stage | No |
| Power Consumption | < 5 W |
| Dimensions | 20.75 × 6 × 15.5 Inches |
| Weight | 11.57 kg / 25.5 lb |
| Manufacturing | USA |