MTI100 Integrated Turntable
MTI100: £8495
A modern home audio system for modern lifestyles
Turntable, preamplifier and amplifier all in one
Includes Bluetooth® and auxiliary inputs
Just add your music and speakers
At first glance, the McIntosh MTI100 Integrated Turntable may look like it’s just a turntable, but a closer look will reveal that it is, in fact, so much more. Truly a one-of-a-kind product, it is designed for those who want maximum flexibility in their home audio system but don’t want – or don’t have the space for – a large audio system in their home. With all the built-in connectivity the MTI100 offers, it can become the centrepiece of a modern home audio system for contemporary lifestyles. Add your favourite speakers of choice, and you’ll have a complete and comprehensive audio system.
The MTI100 "manages to deliver on almost everything vinyl enthusiasts prize about the format." The amount of detail it delivers "without sounding in any way prissy or analytical is no easy task," and the "mastery of low-level harmonic dynamics on display here is considerable." Winner of a HiFi+ Editor's Choice 2020 Award. - HiFi+
MTI100 Integrated Turntable shown with Sonus Faber Olympica Nova I (sold separately).
Turntable? ✔
Amplifier? ✔
Vacuum tube preamplifier? ✔
Phono preamplifier? ✔
Analog input? ✔
Digital inputs? ✔
Bluetooth® receiver? ✔
Speaker outputs? ✔
Subwoofer output? ✔
Headphone jack? ✔
McIntosh engineering? ✔
What else do I need? Just add your music and speakers!
Besides the turntable that plays both 33-1/3 and 45 rpm vinyl records, the MTI100 also includes a power amplifier, a vacuum tube preamplifier section, a shielded phono preamplifier, an unbalanced auxiliary input, digital audio coaxial and optical inputs, a Bluetooth receiver, a subwoofer output, stereo speaker outputs for sharing your music with friends, and a headphone jack for personal listening.
"There is no audible noise in any section of the MTI100. Phono and digital sections are free of playback artifacts, even with highly sensitive speakers... a piece of sonic artistry, that provides high-end sound from all the sources you can imagine, and looks great doing it... The level of quality, functionality, and audio performance makes it the perfect purchase for anyone wanting a high quality, all-inclusive music system." Named The Audiophile Apartment’s Product of the Year 2019. - The Audiophile Apartment
The 7-pound (3.18 kg) machined aluminium platter resides on the top of the unit. This and the matching machined aluminium tonearm with anti-skate sit atop a 3/8” (9.5mm) thick piece of glass – the same glass found in the front panels of our larger amplifiers; this, in turn, sits atop a custom 1/4” (6.35mm) thick metal plate that adds stability. The combined heftiness of the platter and metal plate helps resist and absorb noise that external vibrations could cause.
The MTI100 "oozes class and luxury..." no other product Brockhouse has reviewed "elicited more oohs and ahs than the MTI100..." its "big, spacious sound" made "listening to music an event." - SoundStage
The belt drive platter with manual speed change is driven by an industrial-grade permanent magnet AC synchronous motor with a 2-speed pulley. With this motor, the platter speed is precisely synced to the AC power line’s frequency to deliver precise rotational speeds for playback accuracy. The MTI100 comes with a Sumiko Olympia Moving Magnet cartridge, whose upgraded stylus and cantilever assembly allow for more dynamic punch and improved frequency response.
A Class D amplifier rated for 80 Watts per channel into 4 Ohms or 50 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms is used to drive a pair of speakers (sold separately) connected via the back panel speaker binding posts. Two 12AX7 vacuum tubes power the main preamplifier section, while a separate dedicated phono preamplifier is housed in a custom shielding box that prevents interference or noise from seeping into the vinyl signal. Together, the vacuum tube preamplifier and shielded phono preamplifier are a perfect choice to help make your vinyl albums sound their best.
"For an all-in-one device, the MTI100 rocks!" With all its connectivity options, "it can comfortably function as the heart of a more extensive system... sure to appeal to today’s millennials who have a vinyl collection and high expectations for sound quality, as well as to audiophiles who may be down/right-sizing or looking for a simple second system with minimal compromise." - SoundStage Australia
To combine playing vintage vinyl records with modern playback methods, you can stream music to the MTI100 via its high-definition Bluetooth 4.2 input, ensuring you receive the best sound quality possible from your Bluetooth device. An external Bluetooth antenna helps achieve optimal reception and signal quality. The analogue and digital audio inputs allow external sources, such as a TV, tuner or CD Player, to be connected. Not to overlook the impact that low sound frequencies can add, a subwoofer output is also included. Finally, for personal listening, the front panel consists of a headphone jack powered by our High Drive amplifier, which features increased gain and output power and is optimised for virtually all headphone types.
Power, volume and input selection can be controlled by either the included remote or via two knobs on the unit. An illuminated McIntosh logo is located in the top glass panel, while a classic McIntosh-styled die-cast aluminium name badge adorns the front of the chassis.
CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS
Cartridge Type:
Moving Magnet
Frequency Response:
12Hz to 30kHz
Recommended Tracking Force:
2.0 g
Stylus:
Elliptical
Output Level:
4mV at 1kHz
Channel Separation:
30dB at 1kHz
Channel Difference:
Less than 1dB at 1kHz
Cantilever Material:
Aluminum
Load Impedance:
47k Ohms
Compliance:
12 x 10-6 cm/dyne
TONEARM SPECIFICATIONS
Bearing:
Cardan bearing arrangement with ball bearings used for lateral and Sapphire/Tungsten for vertical bearing
Adjustments:
None
Arm Tube:
Machined aluminum
Counterweight:
Concentric
TURNTABLE SPECIFICATIONS
Playback Speeds:
33-1/3 and 45 rpm
Platter:
Aluminium
Wow & Flutter:
0.1%
Motor Type:
Permanent magnet AC synchronous
Platter Bearing:
Inverted hardened steel shaft and axial ball arrangement with bronze bushing
Speed Control:
Manual speed change via a 2 speed pulley
Signal To Noise Ratio:
35dB - 40dB
CONNECTIVITY
Stereo Outputs Unbalanced:
1 (bridged to AMP IN)
Digital Optical Input:
1
Stereo Inputs Unbalanced:
1
Subwoofer Output:
1
Digital Coaxial Input:
1
Wireless Input:
High Definition Bluetooth 4.2
CONTROL
Power Control Input:
0
Speed Control Fine Adjustment:
No
Power Control Output:
1
Platter Light:
N/A
ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS
FTC Power Output Rating:
50 Watts into 8 Ohms
80 Watts into 4 Ohms
Total Harmonic Distortion:
Amplifier: 0.2% maximum harmonic distortion at any level from 250 milliwatts to one-half of rated power output, 20Hz to 20kHz;
0.5% maximum harmonic distortion at any level from one-half to full rated power output, 20Hz to 20kHz
Preamplifier: 0.2% from 20Hz to 20kHz
Damping Factor:
8 ohms: >100
4 ohms: >50
Maximum Output (Balanced / Unbalanced):
9V Unbalanced
Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet):
75dB
Rated Power Band:
20Hz to 20kHz
Number of Channels:
2
Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level):
90dB
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dust Cover Included:
No
WARRANTY PARTS AND LABOUR:
3 Years
Weights & DIMENSIONS
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D):
19-1/4” (48.9cm) x 6-3/4” (17.15cm) x 14” (35.6cm)
Unit Weight:
33.5 lbs (15.2 kg)
SHIPPING Weight:
40.5 lbs (18.4 kg)