The MoFi Electronics x Fender American Vintage + UG combines Fender's iconic three-color Sunburst alder-wood plinth with MoFi Electronics' precision analogue engineering and a factory-fitted UltraGold MC moving-coil cartridge. The turntable uses a 10-inch MoFi Ultra tonearm, electronically controlled belt drive, 33⅓/45 RPM operation, a high-mass Delrin platter and HRS-designed anti-vibration feet. This configuration provides a complete high-end vinyl playback platform without requiring a separate cartridge selection.
| Drive System | Belt Drive |
|---|---|
| Motor | Electronic Speed-Controlled Motor |
| Playback Speeds | 33⅓ RPM / 45 RPM |
| Speed Selection | Push-Button Electronic Control |
| Power Consumption | < 5 W |
The American Vintage uses a 6.8 lb Delrin platter. Its substantial mass provides rotational stability, while the Delrin material offers an effective mechanical interface with vinyl records and helps reduce unwanted resonance at the stylus.
| Material | Delrin |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 1.3 Inches |
| Weight | 3.08 kg / 6.8 lb |
The 10-inch Ultra tonearm uses a straight aluminium armtube and gimbaled bearing system. High-quality ball bearings provide low-friction movement in both the vertical and horizontal planes. Cardas Audio internal wiring carries the cartridge signal through 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 |
| Cartridge Weight Range | 5–10 g |
| Internal Wiring | Cardas Audio |
| RCA Connectors | Gold-Plated |
The included UltraGold MC is a low-output dual-moving-coil cartridge designed for detailed analogue reproduction. It uses a nude Shibata stylus mounted to a boron cantilever, together with a neodymium magnet, permendur yoke and PCOCC copper coils. The aluminium cartridge body incorporates threaded mounting inserts for secure installation.
| Cartridge Type | Dual Moving Coil Stereo |
|---|---|
| Stylus | Nude Shibata |
| Cantilever | Boron |
| Output Voltage | 0.4 mV |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 35 kHz |
| Cartridge Weight | 7.3 g |
| Tracking Force | 1.8–2.2 g |
| Recommended Tracking Force | 2.0 g |
| Recommended Load | ≥ 100 Ohms |
| Internal Impedance | 12 Ohms |
| Magnet | Neodymium |
| Yoke | Permendur |
| Coils | PCOCC Copper |
| Body | Aluminium |
The UltraGold MC weighs 7.3 g, placing it within the American Vintage tonearm's specified 5–10 g cartridge range. Its 0.4 mV output identifies it as a low-output moving-coil cartridge and requires an appropriate MC phono input or external phono stage.
| Built-In Phono Stage | No |
|---|---|
| Included Cartridge | MoFi UltraGold MC |
| Cartridge Type | Low-Output MC |
| Output | 0.4 mV |
| Recommended Load | ≥ 100 Ohms |
| Suitable Phono Input | MC-Compatible PHONO Input |
| External Phono Stage | MC-Compatible Phono Stage Required |
The plinth is made from hand-selected real alder wood and finished in Fender's distinctive three-color Sunburst. The finish references the classic Fender aesthetic while the plinth provides a rigid, low-resonance foundation for the platter and tonearm assembly.
The turntable incorporates HRS-designed anti-vibration feet to isolate the playback mechanism from external vibration. A hardened-steel inverted bearing uses a precisely controlled combination of steel, bronze and sapphire components for smooth and quiet platter rotation.
A hinged smoked-amber acrylic dust cover is included to protect the platter, tonearm and cartridge from dust when the turntable is not in use.
| Dimensions | 20.75 × 6 × 15.5 Inches |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 52.7 × 15.2 × 39.4 cm |
| Turntable Weight | 11.57 kg / 25.5 lb |
| Platter Weight | 3.08 kg / 6.8 lb |
| Cartridge Weight | 7.3 g |