2. analog
  3. 1196817166

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??
ontjesr

Showing 1 response by johnnyb53

johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 

01-16-08: Beerdraft
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.
You may wind up chasing your tail. Maybe they're out there, but I don't know of a digital disc player that can provide the satisfaction of a $9000 turntable, or a $4000 one for that matter.

Hell, my humble Technics DD rig comes in under $1K (with platforming, mat, fluid damper, nicer headshell, MC cart, etc.), and no CD/SACD player I've heard up to $5000 is as musically and emotionally satisfying. Today an early Stray Cats LP and Ray Charles Hits double LP set easily pulled me out of a funk that had been chasing me for a few days.
More to discover