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McIntosh MT-10 Turntable -- thoughts/expectations

Well, looks like McIntosh will be shipping their first attempt at a turntable -- after 50+ years in the business -- guess, better late than never. Yep, comes with a big blue meter, no less, as a speed indicator (33, 45 or 78). Of course, a big blue meter wasn't enough -- the massive platter glows too. Understand everything was inhouse (cartridge too???). Includes a composite arm with external p/s and a .05mV MC cartridge. Tracking force, anti-skate and cartridge position are factory set. Understand price is in the $8K range. Not much on McIntosh web site yet -- has me intrigued. Any thoughts or expectations -- or did anyone hear it at CEDIA??
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beerdraft
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I am getting this table today and will advise on the sound. I don't have mcintosh gear to go along with it but had problems with my other table and my dealer mad me a sweet deal on this table, so I can't refuse it. Now he's already starting to mention getting all mcintosh stuff. I don't think I want to go there just yet.
beerdraft
beerdraft
198 posts
 
This table is the best money I've spent on my system to date. I highly reccomend it. Mcintosh must've went to great length to make sure the user gets it setup properly so they enjoy the best music possible. They have so much detail and so many little tools and guides to go by to ensure exact setup. If I can do it anyone can. You need nothing other than what comes with the table to achieve the optimum setup. I thinks that is the way it should be. I can't imagine getting a better sound than this table is providing. Its made me realize I need to improve my other source component which I didn't think was that important until now. I will be looking for new cd and sacd player now to replace mine. Before this I was wanting new amp and speakers now I know that isn't the most important thing. hope you get to experience this table and love it as much as I do.

beerdraft
beerdraft
198 posts
 
Well the search is on and I'll let you know. I will probably be able to audition some stuff from my dealer to see if that sound can be anywhere close to the turntable. I understand some about the vinyl having much better sound but now I'm curious. I have some xrcd's from musicdirect and they have a much better sound than a regular cd and maybe even sacd but I don't have many sacd's. All I can say is this table and the sound its delivering thru my system is amazing.
beerdraft
beerdraft
198 posts
 
Funn you shouldsay that I have the eagles hotel california, haven't put it on yet. I have listened to my dire straits oh can't think of the title but it has "I want my mtv" and is a two album set. it really sounds great with this table. The soundstage is literally comming from atleast 5 feet behind the speakers and great imaging accross the stage. One of my personal favorates at this time.
beerdraft
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