{"product_id":"mcintosh-mt2","title":"MT2 Precision Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mc-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"mc-img-block\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.mcintoshlabs.com\/-\/media\/Images\/mcintoshlabs\/Products\/ProductImages\/Shared\/Lyd_Bilde_5star_badge.jpg?rev=068814f213104be495e60291f1d8faf5\" alt=\"Lyd \u0026amp; Bilde 5 Star review\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"overview\" class=\"mc-section\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe McIntosh MT2 Precision Turntable combines the latest in turntable technology and design to deliver both superb performance and accurate playback. The MT2 is a great way to upgrade your home audio system to play vinyl albums. A full complement of features allows for all recordings to be reproduced with flawless realism. Its advanced electronic and mechanical design will give you many years of smooth, trouble-free operation. A subtle green glow emanates from under the platter and the outside edges of the plinth for a touch of refined ambiance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"mc-img-block\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.mcintoshlabs.com\/-\/media\/images\/mcintoshlabs\/products\/productimages\/mt2\/mt2-back-2022.jpg?rev=fa6a8257d5f443aeb5d8cb1fa9ee100b\u0026amp;revision=fa6a8257-d5f4-43ae-b5d8-cb1fa9ee100b\" alt=\"McIntosh MT2 Turntable\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"section-1\" class=\"mc-section\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MT2 plays both 33-1\/3 and 45 rpm records. It’s virtually ready to use out of the box with just a few setup steps to complete and then you’ll be enjoying your vinyl in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"section-2\" class=\"mc-section\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \"well built, great sounding record player\" that's \"made for people who love vinyl... rich sound, solid bass and comfortable sound balance.\" - Lyd \u0026amp; Bilde\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"section-3\" class=\"mc-section\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MT2 comes with a Sumiko Moonstone cartridge, a next-gen moving magnet phono pickup. The Moonstone phono cartridge is dressed to impress. It has low moving-mass and output, and is topped off with their listen-tested 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond. Moonstone transcribes sonic imagery with weight, richness, depth, and keenly realistic texture. The sonic image is suspended and well-controlled over a nearly-absent noise floor, providing fantastic clarity without etch nor confusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"mc-img-block\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.mcintoshlabs.com\/-\/media\/images\/mcintoshlabs\/products\/productimages\/mt2\/mt2-tonearm04-2022.jpg?rev=92e4cf5a5e2d465aa9201ad1e7dcab9d\u0026amp;revision=92e4cf5a-5e2d-465a-a920-1ad1e7dcab9d\" alt=\"McIntosh MT2 Turntable\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"section-4\" class=\"mc-section\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The McIntosh MT2 sounded both sweet and enticing and capable of producing, when called for, grit and decent \"slam.\" Certainly the trumpets on A Festival of Trumpet (Nonesuch H 71301)had plenty of high frequency energy and \"brass\" to satisfy.\" - Tracking Angle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"section-5\" class=\"mc-section\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm is constructed from dural-aluminum with special damping materials and is light weight yet highly rigid. The noise free vertical bearings feature two precision ceramic surfaces with damping fluid; the horizontal bearing is a gimballed sapphire design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"mc-img-block\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.mcintoshlabs.com\/-\/media\/images\/mcintoshlabs\/products\/productimages\/mt2\/mt2-tonearm03-2022.jpg?rev=527ff87c73c2423aa08772f9ee1bcc75\u0026amp;revision=527ff87c-73c2-423a-a087-72f9ee1bcc75\" alt=\"McIntosh MT2 Turntable\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"section-6\" class=\"mc-section\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"McIntosh uses the word ‘precision’ in its description of this deck - we’d add rock-solid. It laid open a classic rock mix with a combination of solidity to the bass elements and precision to the highs in a sound which was often too enjoyable to analyse; LPs came and went with very few review notes going down on paper, such was our distraction by the MT2’s presentation.\" - Sound+Image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"mc-img-block\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.mcintoshlabs.com\/-\/media\/images\/mcintoshlabs\/products\/productimages\/mt2\/mt2-townhouse.jpg?rev=26dfd0efb9f640118b8b53585b34d833\u0026amp;revision=26dfd0ef-b9f6-4011-8b8b-53585b34d833\" alt=\"McIntosh MT2 Turntable\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"section-7\" class=\"mc-section\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe belt driven, solid black outer platter is made from a special dynamically balanced polyoxymethylene (POM) and is over 1” thick. This heftiness helps to both resist and absorb external vibrations that can cause noise during playback; its large mass also provides the perfect flywheel action for stable playback speed. The inner platter is made of CNC-precision milled aluminum. The platters rotate on a polished and tempered steel shaft in a sintered bronze bushing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"mc-img-block\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.mcintoshlabs.com\/-\/media\/images\/mcintoshlabs\/products\/productimages\/mt2\/mt2-side-2022.jpg?rev=7617c7b5bbbd48f99728877de7fca0e8\u0026amp;revision=7617c7b5-bbbd-48f9-9728-877de7fca0e8\" alt=\"McIntosh MT2 Turntable\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"section-8\" class=\"mc-section\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DC motor is driven by an external voltage-stabilized power supply and is completely decoupled from the chassis, isolating your records from any mechanical interference. Its sturdy plinth has a resonance optimized and highly compressed wood base with black lacquer finish, while the top and middle acrylic plates help absorb unwanted vibrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"section-9\" class=\"mc-section\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWATCH: Unboxing and Setting Up the McIntosh MT2 Precision Turntable\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"section-10\" class=\"mc-section\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clear, contoured dust cover is included. The MT2 turntable is compatible with a variety of McIntosh phono preamplifiers, stereo preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers and home theater processors with phono inputs; virtually any of our amplifiers and speakers can be used to complete your audio system. Contact your local dealer to learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"specifications\" class=\"mc-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-heading\"\u003eCartridge Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eCartridge Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003eMoving Magnet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eOutput Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003e3.0 mV at 5 cm\/s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eLoad Impedance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003e47K Ohms recommended (Preamp MM Input)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003e12Hz to 33kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eChannel Separation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003e30dB at 1kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003e12 x 10-6 cm\/dyne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eRecommended Tracking Force\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eChannel Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003e0.5dB at 1kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eTotal Mass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003e6.5 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003eElliptical Diamond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eCantilever Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-heading\"\u003eTonearm Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eBearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003eSapphire and Ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eArm Tube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003eDural-Aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eCounterweight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003eEccentric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eAdjustments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003eVertical Tracking Angle, Antiskate, Azimuth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-heading\"\u003eTurntable Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003ePlayback Speeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003e33-1\/3 and 45 rpm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eMotor Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003eDC Motor with Stainless Steel Brushes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eSpeed Control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003eServo System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003ePlatter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003eDynamically balanced polyoxymethylene (POM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003ePlatter Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003ePolished and tempered steel shaft in sintered bronze bushings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eSignal To Noise Ratio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003e35dB - 40dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eWow \u0026amp; 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Dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eUnit Dimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003e17-13\/16\" (45.2cm) x 5\" (12.7cm) (6\" (15.2cm) with dust cover) x 17\" (43.2cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-sub\"\u003eNote: Tone Arm Height will vary depending on the type of Cartridge installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eUnit Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003e29 lbs (13.2 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-name\"\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mc-spec-value\"\u003e39 lbs (17.6 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"downloads\" class=\"mc-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDownloads\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"mc-downloads\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mcintoshlabs.com\/-\/media\/Files\/mcintoshlabs\/DocumentMaster\/us\/MT2-brochure-35106401.pdf?rev=bc4958a8e46a4ba8bd8e8ef6f7f6b831\u0026amp;revision=bc4958a8-e46a-4ba8-bd8e-8ef6f7f6b831\"\u003eMT2 Precision Turntable Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mcintoshlabs.com\/-\/media\/Files\/mcintoshlabs\/DocumentMaster\/us\/MT2-OM-04176102.pdf?rev=2d40f35d6cbb4cc5979de93a0ff4478f\u0026amp;revision=2d40f35d-6cbb-4cc5-979d-e93a0ff4478f\"\u003eMT2 Precision Turntable Owner's Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mcintoshlabs.com\/-\/media\/Files\/mcintoshlabs\/ReviewAwardDocuments\/MT2-Sound--Image-January-2019.pdf?rev=0e61d1ad0628472592b1ff5769759d33\u0026amp;revision=0e61d1ad-0628-4725-92b1-ff5769759d33\"\u003eMT2 Sound + Image January 2019\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mc-editorial{font-family:inherit;color:inherit;line-height:inherit}\n.mc-section{padding:2.5rem 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.2)}\n.mc-section:first-child{border-top:none;padding-top:0}\n.mc-section h3{margin:0 0 .75rem;font-size:inherit}\n.mc-section p{margin:0 0 1rem;opacity:.8}\n.mc-section p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.mc-img-block,.mc-video-block{margin:0;padding:0}\n.mc-img-block img,.mc-video-block video{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}\n.mc-video-block video{max-height:600px;object-fit:cover}\n.mc-accordion{border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.2);margin:0}\n.mc-accordion summary{cursor:pointer;padding:1.25rem 0;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-weight:600;font-family:inherit;color:inherit}\n.mc-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.mc-accordion summary::after{content:'+';font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1}\n.mc-accordion[open] summary::after{content:'−'}\n.mc-spec-body{padding-bottom:1.5rem}\n.mc-spec-heading{font-size:.7em;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;opacity:.5;padding:.75rem 0 .25rem;margin:0}\n.mc-spec-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:0 2rem;margin:0 0 .5rem}\n.mc-spec-item{padding:.5rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.15)}\n.mc-spec-name{margin:0 0 .2rem;font-size:.875em;font-weight:600;opacity:.9}\n.mc-spec-value,.mc-spec-sub{margin:0;font-size:.875em}\n.mc-spec-value{opacity:.8}\n.mc-spec-sub{opacity:.6}\n.mc-downloads{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 1.5rem}\n.mc-downloads li{padding:.5rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.15)}\n.mc-downloads a{color:inherit;text-underline-offset:3px}\n@media(max-width:600px){.mc-spec-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"McIntosh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54166386508113,"sku":"MT2","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/mt2-angle-2022.jpg?v=1782728518","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/mcintosh-mt2","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}