McIntosh MT2 User Manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com
MT2
Precision Turntable
Owner’s Manual

McIntosh MT2 Specifications

General

Drive System	Belt Drive
Outputs	Stereo RCA
Speeds	33 1/3 & 45 RPM
Tonearm	Dural-Aluminum
Wow and Flutter	0.2%
Motor	DC Motor

Summary

General Information

Tonearm Headshell Wiring

Details wire colors for connecting a cartridge to the tonearm headshell for signal transmission.

Sumiko BP2 Cartridge Connections

Illustrates how to connect the Sumiko BP2 cartridge to the tonearm headshell.

Introduction

Performance Features

Dimensions

Unpacking the Turntable

Assembling the Turntable

Installation and Adjustments

Installing a non-supplied Cartridge

Instructions for replacing the factory-installed phono cartridge with a new one.

Phono Cartridge/Headshell Alignment

Explains how to align the cartridge in the headshell for minimal playback arc curvature.

Tone Arm Height

Details how to adjust the tonearm height to ensure it is parallel to the record surface.

Tracking Force & Anti-Skating

Guides on setting tracking force pressure and anti-skating for optimal playback and groove wear.

Rear Panel Connections

How to Connect the Turntable

Switch, Lever and Record Clamp

How to Operate the Turntable

Tone Arm Lift

Describes the mechanism for safely placing and removing the cartridge stylus on the record.

Photo

Specifications

Packing Instructions