The McIntosh MT10 Precision Turntable is engineered for serious vinyl enthusiasts seeking superior LP playback with minimal setup. Equipped with a low-output moving coil cartridge and a custom dural-aluminum tonearm, the MT10 combines high-end engineering with elegant design. The tonearm is gimbaled in sapphire and ceramic bearings to reduce friction, while the pre-aligned cartridge with elliptical stylus ensures optimal tracking right out of the box. With electronic speed control supporting 33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm, and a magnetic suspended ceramic bearing, the MT10 offers an unparalleled analog listening experience.
Key Features
- Belt drive design with low-noise DC brushless motor
- Factory-aligned moving coil cartridge with elliptical stylus
- Custom tonearm with sapphire and ceramic bearings
- Supports 33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm playback speeds
- Illuminated speed meter and electronic speed control with braking feature
Technical Specifications
Cartridge Specifications |
Cartridge Type |
Moving Coil, Low Output |
Output Level |
0.5 mV at 5 cm/s |
Load Impedance |
400 to 500 Ohms recommended |
Frequency Response |
20Hz to 50kHz |
Channel Separation |
>30dB at 1kHz |
Compliance |
6 x 10-6 cm/dyne |
Recommended Tracking Force |
2.4 g |
Channel Difference |
<0.3dB at 1kHz |
Total Mass |
11 g |
Stylus |
Elliptical Diamond |
Cantilever Material |
Aluminum |
Tonearm Specifications |
Bearing |
Sapphire and Ceramic |
Arm Tube |
Dural-Aluminum |
Counterweight |
Eccentric |
Adjustments |
Vertical Tracking Angle, Antiskate, Azimuth |
Turntable Specifications |
Playback Speeds |
33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm |
Motor Type |
DC Brushless |
Speed Control |
Electronic with braking feature |
Platter |
Silicon Acrylic |
Platter Bearing |
Magnetic Suspended Ceramic |
Signal to Noise Ratio |
41dB - 44dB |
Wow & Flutter |
0.10% - 0.15% |
Connectivity |
Stereo Outputs (Unbalanced) |
1 |
Control |
Power Control Input |
1 |
Power Control Output |
1 |
Platter Light |
Yes |
Speed Control Fine Adjustment |
Yes |
General Specifications |
Dust Cover Included |
No |
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) |
44.45 x 22.38 x 53.34 cm |
Note |
Tonearm height varies depending on cartridge installed |