MoFi Electronics MasterDeck Turntable
The MoFi Electronics MasterDeck is a reference-grade three-speed belt-drive turntable engineered by Allen Perkins for precise, low-resonance vinyl playback. It combines an optically regulated motor system, high-mass aluminium/Delrin platter, precision Spiral Groove inverted bearing, 10-inch carbon-fibre tonearm and HRS isolation technology. The MasterDeck is available in Walnut and Black Ash finishes.
Key Features
- Three-speed playback: 33⅓, 45 and 78 RPM.
- Optically regulated motor with precision speed control.
- 1.75-inch hybrid aluminium/Delrin platter weighing 14.35 lb.
- Encapsulated Spiral Groove inverted bearing.
- 10-inch carbon-fibre tonearm with hybrid unipivot/gimbal bearing design.
- Removable headshell for flexible cartridge installation.
- Adjustable VTA, azimuth, overhang, tracking force and anti-skate.
- Cardas internal tonearm wiring.
- HRS isolation feet for mechanical and environmental vibration control.
- 5–14 g compatible cartridge weight range.
- Solid-wood frame available in Walnut or Black Ash.
- Designed and handcrafted in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Drive & Speed Control
| Drive System |
Belt Drive |
| Motor |
Three-Phase Brushless AC Motor |
| Motor Regulation |
Optical Speed Regulation |
| Playback Speeds |
33⅓ / 45 / 78 RPM |
| Speed Adjustment |
Fine Speed Trim |
Platter & Bearing
| Platter Construction |
Aluminium / Delrin Hybrid |
| Platter Thickness |
1.75 Inches |
| Platter Weight |
14.35 lb |
| Bearing |
Encapsulated Spiral Groove Inverted Bearing |
The high-mass platter provides a stable rotational platform, while the integrated Delrin record interface and precision inverted bearing are designed to control unwanted resonance and rotational irregularities.
10-Inch Tonearm
| Construction |
Carbon Fibre |
| Length |
10 Inches |
| Bearing Design |
Unipivot / Gimbal Hybrid |
| Headshell |
Removable |
| Effective Length |
254 mm |
| Pivot-to-Spindle Distance |
236 mm |
| Overhang |
18 mm |
| Offset Angle |
22.8° |
| Cartridge Weight Range |
5–14 g |
| Internal Wiring |
Cardas |
The tonearm provides the adjustment range required for accurate cartridge alignment, including VTA, azimuth, overhang, tracking force and anti-skate.
Isolation & Chassis
The MasterDeck uses a rigid chassis combined with a solid-wood frame and HRS isolation feet. The isolation system is designed to reduce the transmission of external vibration to the platter, tonearm and cartridge.
| Isolation System |
HRS Isolation Feet |
| Frame Material |
Solid Wood |
| Available Finishes |
Walnut / Black Ash |
Cartridge Compatibility
The MasterDeck is supplied as a cartridge-flexible turntable platform. The removable headshell and 5–14 g cartridge range allow the use of suitable MM or MC cartridges. Cartridge loading must be matched to the selected phono stage.
| Cartridge Included |
Configuration Dependent |
| Compatible Cartridge Weight |
5–14 g |
| MM Cartridge |
Compatible |
| MC Cartridge |
Compatible |
Phono Connection
The MasterDeck has no built-in phono preamplifier. The cartridge must therefore feed either a suitable PHONO input on an amplifier or an external phono stage before reaching a line-level amplifier input.
| Built-In Phono Stage |
No |
| Amplifier with MM PHONO |
Compatible with Suitable MM Cartridge |
| Amplifier with MC PHONO |
Compatible with Suitable MC Cartridge |
| MM/MC Phono Stage |
Compatible |
| Line-Level Input Only |
External Phono Stage Required |
Physical Specifications
| Width |
20 Inches / 508 mm |
| Depth |
15.125 Inches / Approximately 384 mm |
| Height |
5.125 Inches Approx. |
| Weight |
37.4 lb / Approximately 16.96 kg |
| Dust Cover |
Not Included |
| Power Consumption |
< 5 W |
Technical Summary
| Model |
MasterDeck |
| Drive |
Belt Drive |
| Speeds |
33⅓ / 45 / 78 RPM |
| Motor |
Three-Phase Brushless AC, Optically Regulated |
| Platter |
1.75-Inch Aluminium / Delrin Hybrid |
| Platter Weight |
14.35 lb |
| Bearing |
Spiral Groove Inverted |
| Tonearm |
10-Inch Carbon Fibre |
| Tonearm Bearing |
Unipivot / Gimbal Hybrid |
| Cartridge Range |
5–14 g |
| Phono Stage |
Not Built In |
| Isolation |
HRS Feet |
| Finishes |
Walnut / Black Ash |
| Dimensions |
20 × 5.125 × 15.125 Inches |
| Weight |
37.4 lb |
| Country of Manufacture |
USA |
In the Box
- MasterDeck Turntable
- 10-Inch Carbon-Fibre Tonearm
- Removable Headshell
- Platter
- Drive Belt
- HRS Isolation Feet
- Power Supply
- Analogue Interconnect
- Ground Wire
- Setup Accessories