The McIntosh MT-2 turntable is a precision belt-drive playback system engineered with a multi-layered, resonance-optimised compressed wood and acrylic chassis interface designed for uncoloured vinyl reproduction. A decoupled DC motor drives a dual-layer inertia assembly, coupling a CNC-machined aluminium sub-platter with a high-density polyoxymethylene outer platter to maintain rotational consistency. This rigid acoustic foundation ensures microscopic groove modulations are transferred cleanly to the factory-aligned high-output moving-coil cartridge without mechanical interference.The Hi-Fi Centre Team TakeOperating the McIntosh MT-2 Turntable introduces an exacting physical ritual to vinyl playback, anchored by the subtle ambient glow of the signature green illumination shining across the plinth. The decoupled drive motor ensures a background free of mechanical rumble, allowing acoustic decay and spatial cues to emerge naturally during low-volume listening sessions. Its factory-fitted high-output moving-coil cartridge tracks complex grooves with neutral precision, generating sufficient output to feed standard moving-magnet phonostages directly. The heavy-set, damped architecture delivers composed, fatigue-free musicality across both standard and audiophile pressings.Key Acoustic & Design Features Dural-Aluminium Tonearm: Internally damped straight arm tube riding on low-friction sapphire and ceramic gimbal bearings eliminates tracking distortion and acoustic resonance. Dual-Layer Inertia Platter: Dynamically balanced polyoxymethylene outer platter seated on a CNC-machined aluminium sub-platter acts as a high-mass flywheel to suppress rotational variance. Decoupled DC Drive: Isolated motor assembly driven by an external speed-stabilised regulator prevents mechanical vibration and electrical hum from reaching the stylus. Authorized Dealer: Hi-Fi Centre is an Authorized Dealer for McIntosh, ensuring genuine factory warranty coverage, certified care, and dedicated long-term support. Technical Specifications Brand & Model: McIntosh MT-2 Turntable Drive Type: Belt drive with decoupled DC motor Operating Speeds: 33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm (electronic control) Cartridge Type: High-output moving coil (moving-magnet input compatible) Tonearm Architecture: Dural-aluminium arm tube with sapphire and ceramic gimbal bearings Platter System: Dynamically balanced POM outer platter with CNC-machined aluminium inner platter Plinth Construction: Resonance-optimised compressed wood core with black and clear acrylic plates Dimensions (W x H x D): 45.2 cm x 12.7 cm (15.2 cm with dust cover) x 43.2 cm Weight: 13.2 kg Frequently Asked QuestionsDoes the McIntosh MT-2 require a dedicated moving-coil (MC) phono stage?No. The MT-2 is equipped with a high-output moving-coil cartridge that produces sufficient voltage to connect directly to standard moving-magnet (MM) phono preamplifier inputs without requiring an external step-up transformer.Is a dust cover included with the turntable?Yes, the MT-2 includes a precision-contoured, clear acrylic dust cover that shields the tonearm, platter, and bearing mechanism from airborne particulate accumulation when not in use.How are playback speeds adjusted between 33-1/3 and 45 rpm?Speed selection is controlled electronically via the top-mounted rotary control, eliminating the need to manually reposition the drive belt across differing pulley tiers.
