McIntosh MT 10
High-end turntable from McIntosh, fitted with a moving coil cartridge and the brand's recognisable design.
Description
The McIntosh MT10 is a high-end turntable designed by the American manufacturer McIntosh, renowned as much for its distinctive aesthetics as for its audio achievements. It belongs to a line of products designed for demanding enthusiasts seeking both sonic performance and a strong visual identity.
This turntable adopts the brand's characteristic aesthetic language, with its turquoise blue VU meters, which have become a recognisable signature in their own right. The overall design blends a retro look with a resolutely modern build, consistent with the image McIntosh has cultivated for decades.
It comes fitted as standard with a moving coil cartridge. This type of cartridge, more demanding to set up than a moving magnet cartridge as it requires suitable preamplification, is generally sought after for the quality of reproduction it delivers.
The MT10 is aimed at knowledgeable audiophiles who already own a high-end system capable of making the most of a moving coil cartridge, in particular a compatible phono preamplifier. It is a choice for those seeking a turntable that is both high-performing and instantly recognisable.
Technical specifications
| Platter | Silicone acrylic |
| Cantilever | Aluminium |
| Sensitivity | 0.5 mV at 5 cm/s |
| Signal to noise ratio | 41 dB - 44 dB |
| Weight | 19 kg |
What to check before buying used
The moving coil cartridge deserves careful checking of its wear condition and stylus alignment, as replacement or recalibration can prove costly on this type of cartridge. The tonearm and its anti-skating system should remain smooth and precise, while the drive belt, prone to ageing, may need replacing to restore stable speed. The backlit VU meters, a visual signature of the turntable, should also be tested to check the evenness of their illumination.
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