Like New McIntosh MT5 Precision Turntable with hana ML cartridge (Retail $7,500 + $1,200)

Like New McIntosh MT5 Precision Turntable with hana ML cartridge (Retail $7,500 + $1,200)

This MT5 is in like new condition and includes a hana ML cartridge upgrade ($1,200 retail). It is approximately 6-months old, has very little use, and performs flawlessly. The unit is in mint condition but unfortunately does not include the factory box (accidently discarded), or any warranty (McIntosh does not allow for the transfer of warranty from the original purchaser).  

From McIntosh: The MT5 Precision Turntable is a complete turntable package that is more than the sum of its parts. Engineered to exacting McIntosh standards, each piece contributes to deliver a superb performance. The illuminated, magnetically suspended platter produces an inviting glow that's sure to be a conversation starter among friends and guests alike.


"The turntable of the gods." - Rolling Stone

"One of the best we've tested in a long time." - Lyd & Bilde

"MT5 offers a solid and clear sound with great temporal grip and fluency, whilst dynamic contrasts were conveyed with conviction." Awarded 5 out of 5 Globes. - Hi-Fi World

"A truly capable high-end turntable that stands up to any class rival." - What Hi Fi

"The overall sound is natural and the reproduction really clear." Winner of Top Quality Award. - Fedeltà del Suono

"A turntable that turns the table on the traditional listening experience -- making the process of enjoying vinyl as smooth as its rich analog sound." - Gear Patrol

"The MT5 Precision Turntable lets you experience vinyl the way that you’re supposed to: truly absorbing the music, hearing every note as if it’s the first time." - Complex

"A turntable worthy of one’s most cherished vinyl." - The New York Times


The MT5 comes equipped with a high-performance platter and motor drive assembly, precision tone arm, and Sumiko Amethyst cartridge (upgraded to hana ML).

The MT5 is factory adjusted for perfect playback. Tracking force, anti-skate force, cartridge overhang and arm height are all preset for maximum performance. Advanced magnetic platter bearings and a precise belt drive motor spins records with absolute stability and quiet, assuring a pleasurable vinyl listening experience. The custom tone arm and cartridge track records with minimum friction using magnetic antiskate and horizontal, tone-arm bearings. While the construction of the MT5 is meticulous, the setup is simple. In a few easy steps, you’ll be ready to enjoy your favorite vinyl recordings.

While maintaining complementary McIntosh styling, the MT5 takes full advantage of the chassis materials used to suppress noise, resonance and coloration so the only sound produced is that which is on your records. A clear, form-fitting dust cover is included to protect the MT5's moving parts, along with your valued records. The MT5 turntable is compatible with any McIntosh stereo preamplifier or phono preamplifier and is a great piece to complete your two-channel stereo system.

CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS

• Cartridge Type

Moving Magnet

• Output Level

2.5 mV at 5 cm/s

• Load Impedance

47K Ohms recommended (Preamp MM Input)

• Frequency Response

12Hz to 35kHz

• Channel Separation

30dB at 1kHz

• Compliance

12 x 10^-6 cm/dyne

• Recommended Tracking Force

2.0 g

• Channel Difference

Less than 0.5dB at 1kHz

• Total Mass

6.5 g

• Stylus

Extended Line Contact

• Cantilever Material

Aluminum

TONEARM SPECIFICATIONS

• Bearing

Magnetic Sapphire and Ceramic

• Arm Tube

Dural-Aluminum

• Counterweight

Eccentric

• Adjustments

Vertical Tracking Angle, Antiskate, Azimuth

TURNTABLE SPECIFICATIONS

• Playback Speeds

33-1/3, 45 and 78 rpm

• Motor Type

DC Motor with Stainless Steel Brushes

• Speed Control

Servo System

• Platter

Silicon Acrylic

• Platter Bearing

Magnetic Suspended Ceramic

• Signal To Noise Ratio

36dB - 41dB

• Wow & Flutter

0.15% - 0.20%

CONNECTIVITY

• Stereo Outputs Unbalanced

1

CONTROL

• Power Control Input

1

• Power Control Output

1

• Platter Light

Yes

• Speed Control Fine Adjustment

Yes

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Dust Cover Included

Yes

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS 

• Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)

17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 7" (17.8cm) (7-1/2" (19.0cm) with dust cover) x 17" (43.18cm)
Note: Tone Arm Height will vary depending on the type of Cartridge installed.

• Unit Weight

31.5 lbs (14.3 kg)

• Shipping Weight

38 lbs (17.2 kg)