MT2 Precision Turntable - Thoughts/Impressions

[beowulf]

Originally Posted by Stahle

It’s on my short list too. Just wish they had kept the green platter that it was first debuted with at one of the audio shows. It looked way better in my opinion. If you google it you’ll find the photos.

Originally Posted by Stahle

Here’s what it was supposed to look like. For some reason Mcintosh debuted it with a green platter and then took it away when it went into production.
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Agree, the green platter looks cool ... maybe they were worried about the MT2 edging into MT5 territory if they looked too similar. That said, the black platter still looks upscale.

Originally Posted by Stahle

A couple of other turntables in the price range are the Technics SL1200G and the Linn LP12 Magik. The Linn is upgradable but I think the upgrades are a bit pricey. Both have a classic look. The Technics are pretty hot right now so resale is great should you want to do so.

The Technics would definitely be on my short list, I had one before I bought the Rega RP6 I currently have. The Linn looks pretty nice as well, but I think I would take the SL1200G over the Magik.

[beowulf]

Originally Posted by FreddieFerric

The two part unboxing videos looked pretty cool. Nice looking packaged deal, but I am wondering if Mc made the tonearm or if it was outsourced to Clear Audio.

Wondering the same, we already knew the MT5/10's were built by Clearaudio ahead of the even coming out, however there seems to be a mystery in regards to the MT2.

[beowulf]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

Thanks for positing those Ivan ... out of curiosity which do you prefer ... The black polyoxymethylene platter or the green lit platter?

[beowulf]

Originally Posted by carlthess50

Here’s a big write up I found on it just click on the link maybe this will give you some of the information you’re looking for

https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/-/media...019.ashx?la=en

Thanks for posting that, I had not read that yet. Interesting that it is compared to the Rega P6 and I have the RP6 which is one generation behind the P6. Seems as they preferred it over both the Rega P6 and Thorens.

One of the reasons I'm even interested in a new TT is that I never quite got bit by the Rega bug and don't really find the RP6 table or Exact 2 cart up to my listening preferences compared to my old Technics table I had prior.

[beowulf]

Originally Posted by carlthess50

On Monday I’ll call McIntosh and try to get some information about this like all over New York companies they’re pretty much closed and working from home. I’ll get a hold of someone and try to get some information and I’m even going to try to get a test unit so I can try to do a review on it and get answers like to the questions you’re asking. To be honest all the reviews I found it been from pompous wine drinking scarf wearing Steffes who don’t know how to speak in layman’s terms. We need someone like us who is not going to use words the length of a mile . Just something planned or English and answer these questions but from my experience in the past 95% of all the products that Macintosh produces have been made in New York or the United States

Wow, I would love to hear more, please make sure to post back and let us know what you find out! I too appreciate reviews that cut the bull and get right into the nuts and bolts of things in layman's terms. Really interested in the servo setup they have going, seems like a hybrid belt with the precision close to DD.

[beowulf]

The more I look at this table, the more it reminds me of a Clearaudio Concept. Aside from Mac aesthetics ...the platter, the speed dial settings along with its location ~ seem to be almost identical.

[Puma Cat]

It's made for McIntosh by Clearaudio, I believe. Engineering TTs is not in McIntosh's wheelhouse, so they OEM it. Just look at ll the trouble Schiit had trying to manufacture their own TT. The Sol has been a quality nightmare for them.

The platter is POM because it's a better material than acrylic for platters.

It's probably a decent turntable, but you'd likely pay less for the Clearaudio equivalent.

Also, I'd expect it would be next to impossible to sell used if you ever decided to.

[doggiehowser]

Originally Posted by beowulf

The more I look at this table, the more it reminds me of a Clearaudio Concept. Aside from Mac aesthetics ...the platter, the speed dial settings along with its location ~ seem to be almost identical.

Probably Performance DC rather than Concept.

[FreddieFerric]

Originally Posted by beowulf

Thanks for posting that, I had not read that yet. Interesting that it is compared to the Rega P6 and I have the RP6 which is one generation behind the P6. Seems as they preferred it over both the Rega P6 and Thorens.

One of the reasons I'm even interested in a new TT is that I never quite got bit by the Rega bug and don't really find the RP6 table or Exact 2 cart up to my listening preferences compared to my old Technics table I had prior.

Interesting statement. What Technics table were you using?

[j3brow]

Originally Posted by beowulf

Thanks for posting that, I had not read that yet. Interesting that it is compared to the Rega P6 and I have the RP6 which is one generation behind the P6. Seems as they preferred it over both the Rega P6 and Thorens.

One of the reasons I'm even interested in a new TT is that I never quite got bit by the Rega bug and don't really find the RP6 table or Exact 2 cart up to my listening preferences compared to my old Technics table I had prior.

FWIW, I own an MT10 table and recently sold my rega RP10 table w/ Apheta 2 cart. I owned both tables concurrently for better part of 3 years. The MT10 is no question the better sounding table, not even close really. That said, I can understand the MT2 being preferred to the rega P6. If it were me, I would try like hell to stretch to the MT5 and forget the MT2. There are many happy MT5 owners and it looks like a million dollars .... gotta believe that the MT5 would sell much easier on the used market vs the MT2. Maybe keep an eye out or call audio classics for a used MT5 as opposed to a new MT2.