Precision Turntable
MT10
Owner’s Manual
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549
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Thank You
Table of Contents
Your decision to own this McIntosh MT10 Precision Turn-
table and MCC10 Moving Coil Cartridge ranks you at the
very top among discriminating music listeners. You now
have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is
assurance that you will receive many years of musical en-
joyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the
information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar
as possible with all the features and functions of your new
McIntosh.
Safety Instructions............................................................2
Thank You and Please Take a Moment.............................3
Technical Assistance and Customer Service....................3
Table of Contents ..............................................................3
General Information .........................................................4
Connector and Cable Information ....................................4
Introduction.......................................................................5
Performance Features .......................................................5
Dimensions .......................................................................6
Unpacking the Turntable...................................................7
Assembling the Turntable.................................................8
Rear Panel Connections and Adjustments...................... 11
How to Connect the Turntable.........................................12
Front Panel Display, Switches, Lever
Please Take A Moment
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer
name are important to you for possible insurance claim or
future service. The spaces below have been provided for
you to record the Turntable and Cartridge information:
and Record Clamp .......................................................... 13
How to Operate the Turntable......................................... 14
Specifications.................................................................. 18
Packing Instruction.........................................................19
Dealer
Name
Purchase Model
Serial
Number
Date
Number
MT10
MCC10
Technical Assistance
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh
product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar
with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that
may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish
additional help concerning a suspected problem, you can
receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 607-723-1545
Fax: 607-724-0549
Customer Service
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of
repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return
it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For
assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the
McIntosh Service Department at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 607-723-3515
Fax: 607-723-1917
Copyright 2007 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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General Information and Cable Information
Connector and Cable Information
General Information
Caution: To prevent possible damage to the turntable platter
bearing, do not move the MT10 Precision Turntable
with the platter installed.
1. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to
the MT10 Precision Turntable.
2. The MT10 Precision Turntable comes with the McIn-
tosh MCC10 High Performance Moving Coil Cartridge
preinstalled.
Power Control Connector
The MT10 Power Control Input/Output Jacks receive/send
Power On/Off Signals when connected to other McIntosh
Components. A 1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plug is used for connection to
the Power Control Input/Output on the
Power
Control
N/C
MT10.
Note: The Data ad Power Control Con-
Ground
necting Cable is available from the
McIntosh Parts Department:
3. It is recommended the Professionals at your McIntosh
Dealer, who are skilled in all aspects of Turntables and
Phono Cartridges, install the MT10 Precision Turntable
and any associated audio equipment.
Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202
Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plugs on each end.
4. For optium performance, the setup and adjustment
of the MT10 Precision Turntable requires special test
recordings and test/measument equipment. Contact
your McIntosh Dealer for additional information and
assistance.
Tonearm Headshell Wiring
Refer to the following list of wire colors in the headshell
for installing the cartridge into the Headshell:
Cartridge Connections
Left Channel (+)
Left Channel (-)
Headshell Wire Color
White
Blue
Right Channel (+)
Right Channel (-)
Red
Green
McIntosh MCC10 Cartridge Connections
Refer to the following illustration when connecting the
McIntosh Cartridge in the Headshell:
Rear View of McIntosh MCC10 Cartridge
Right Channel (-)
Left Channel (-)
EL
L
ER
R
Left Channel (+)
Right Channel (+)
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Introduction and Performance Features
Introduction
• Illuminated Speed Meter
The Illuminated Speed Meter on the MT10 indicates the
true rotation speed of the turntable platter.
The McIntosh MT10 Precision Turntable with the McIn-
tosh MCC10 Moving Coil Cartridge offers the latest in
playback of vinyl recordings. A full complement of perfor-
mance features allows for the enjoyment of all recordings
reproduced with flawless realism. The advanced electronic
and mechanical design ensures many years of smooth
trouble free operation.
• Magnetic Air Damped Bearing
The MT10 Turntable Platter rotates on a special bearing
using magnetic suspension together with a cushion of air to
provide vibration free rotation.
Performance Features
• Multi-Layered Damped Chassis
• Advanced Technology Turntable
The MT10 Turntable Chassis is composed from a Stainless
Steel base plate, a thick Aluminium plate, an Acrylic plate
and together with internal damping material all help to as-
sure the only sound heard is from the record groove itself.
The MT10 combines the latest technology in Phono Car-
tridges, Tone Arms, Mechanical Suspensions and Record
Platter Rotation for superb performance and accurate
operation.
• Power Control
• Moving Coil Cartridge
The Power Control Input connection provides convenient
Turn-On/Off of the MT10 Front Panel Illumination when
connected to a McIntosh System with Power Control.
The McIntosh MCC10 Moving Coil Cartridge has a hand
polished ebony wood-tone body and is slightly rounded,
leading to a resonance free construction. High impedance,
together with high output voltage, ensures noise free musi-
cal reproduction. The ruler-flat frequency response from
20Hz to 20kHz provides solid realistic bass, uncolored
midrange and natural high frequencies.
• Fiber Optic Solid State Illumination
The even Illumination of the Front Panel and the Turntable
Platter is accomplished by the combination of custom de-
signed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light
Emitting Diodes (LEDs).
• Tone Arm
The MT10 Tone Arm is made from Dural-Aluminium with
special damping material. The Tone Arm is both light in
weight and highly rigid. The noise free Veritcal Bearings
are made from two high precision ceramic surfaces with
damping fluid. The Horizontal Bearing is a gimballed sap-
phire design.
• Glass Front Panel and Super Mirror Chassis Finish
The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel and
the Stainless Steel Chassis with Super Mirror Finish ensure
the pristine beauty of the MT10 will be retained for many
years.
• Turntable Platter
The over twelve pound, two and one-half inch thick plat-
ter is made from a special silicone acrylic material. This
helps to resist external vibrations from reaching the record
during playback and its large mass provides the perfect
flywheel action for stable playback speed.
• Precision Motor and Drive Electronics
The Swiss made DC Brushless Motor is controlled by a
highly refined sevo control system. As the Turntable Plat-
ter rotates, an optical sensor “reads” the 1595 micro stripes
on a disk affixed to the bottom of the platter. This provides
precise feedback information to the sevo control system
thus assuring very accuate speed rotation.
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Dimensions
Dimensions
The following dimensions can assist in determining the
best location for your MT10.
17-1/2"
44.45cm
8-3/16"
20.80cm
8-13/16"
22.38cm
Front View of the MT10
Note: The above height measurments
are with the McIntosh Cartridge
installed.
16-5/8"
42.23cm
Rear View of the MT10
13-13/16"
32.54cm
17-3/4"
45.10cm
16-1/4"
41.28cm
1"
2.54cm
Side View of the MT10
3-7/8"
9.84cm
13-13/16"
32.54cm
1-5/8"
4.13cm
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Unpacking the Turntable
Unpacking the Turntable
To protect the fine finish of the MT10 Precision Turntable
during the assembly and adjustment process, it is advisable
to prepare a suitable clean working area with a soft, clean
fabric, such as a bed linen or blanket.
It is recommended that the Professionals at your McIn-
tosh Dealer, who are skilled in all aspects of installation
and operation, unpack, assemble, adjust and install the
MT10 Precision Turntable and any associated audio equip-
ment.
Top foam pad
Turntable
CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the turntable
platter bearing, do not move the MT10 Preci-
sion Turntable with the platter installed.
Figure 2
1. After opening the outer shipping carton, carefully
remove the turntable inner carton (which has two foam
end caps) and the turntable platter/accessory inner car-
ton. Refer to figure 1.
Turntable Platter
2. Open the turntable inner carton and remove the top
foam pad. Refer to figure 2.
3. Carefully lift up on the sides of the turntable and re-
move it from the turntable inner carton.
Accessories Box
4. Open the turntable platter/accessory carton and remove
the the turntable platter. Refer to Figure 3
Figure 3
5. Open the accessories box and check to make sure the
following items are inside:
A. McIntosh MCC10 Moving Coil Cartridge.
B. External Power Supply.
Turntable Carton
C. Tonearm Counter Weight.
D. Turntable Record Clamp.
E. Turntable Bubble Level.
F. Assembly/Adjustment Tools.
G. Cartridge Mounting Hardware.
H. Pair of cloth gloves.
I. Turntable Bearing Oil (full-synthetic).
J. Tone Arm Height Guage (used for MCC10
Cartridge).
Turntable Platter/
Accesory Carton
K. Protractor.
M. Cloth Dust Cover
N. Turntable Platter Mat.
Note: The Turnable Platter Mat is located in an
album cover and in the Accessory box.
6. Proceed to Assembly of the Turntable starting on the
next page.
Outer
Shipping
Carton
Figure 1
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Assembling the Turntable
Locate the McIntosh MCC10 Moving Coil Cartridge, Tools
and Mounting Hardware from the Accessory Box. In the
following steps the Cartridge will be installed in the Tone
Arm Headshell of the Turntable.
Cartridge
Mounting
Screws
Tone Arm Headshell
CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the Cartridge Sty-
lus, DO NOT remove the clear protective cover at
this time.
1. Using an appropriate tool, at-
tach the four color coded wire
lead connections coming from
the front underside of the Tone
Arm onto the rear of the McIn-
tosh Moving Coil Cartridge as
follows. Refer to figures 4, 5, 6
and 8.
Top rear edge
of cartridge
Figure 4
Figure 8
Rear View of McIntosh MCC10 Cartridge
4. Insert the two screws (from step 2) through the top of the
headshell and into the Cartridge Body and fasten them with
a small screwdriver. Make sure
the sides of the Cartridge are
parallel to sides of the Tone
Green wire
Blue wire
EL
L
ER
R
White wire
Red wire
Arm Headshell before tighten-
ing the screws. Refer to figure
9.
5. Remove any
Figure 5
Cartridge Pin Identification Wire Color
Figure 9
shipping
restraining ma-
Shipping restraint
ER
Green
Red
R
terials from the
EL
Blue
Tone Arm Rest
L
White
Holder. Refer to
2. Locate in the Hardware
Package two M2.5 x
4.5mm mounting screws.
3. Position the Cartridge up
to the underside of the
Tone Arm Headshell,
with the top rear edge of
the Cartridge parallel to
and touching the molded
figure 10.
6. Remove the
foil tape from
the Tone Arm
Figure 10
Foil Tape
Support Arm to
free the Anti-Skate Cord. Refer to
figure 11.
7. Position the Anti-Skate Cord over
the Anti-Skate Pulley. Refer to
figure 12. Carefully remove the
Red Color “O” Ring from the
shaft of the Anti-Skate Weight
8. Locate the Tone
Arm Counter
Figure 6
ridge of the Headshell. Refer to figures 7 and 8.
Tone Arm Headshell
Figure 11
Anti-Skate Pulley
Weight. Loosen up
the knurled knob to
premit installing the
counter weight onto
the rear of the Tone
Molded ridge
Figure 7
Arm. Position the
Anti-
Counter Weight on
Skate
the Tone Arm so the
Cord
Red “O” Ring
Figure 12
front surface of the
Counter Weight lines
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Assembling the Turntable
up with
the Mc-
Intosh
MCC10
Car-
tridge
postion
marking
on the
suface.
Refer to
figure
13.
13. Remove the protec-
tive film from the
botton of the Turn-
table Platter cover the
Optical Ring. Refer
to figure 16.
14. Remove the protec-
tive foil from the bot-
ton of the Turntable
Vertical Bearing
Rear of Tone Arm
knurled
knob
Counter
Weight
Remove Film
Figure 16
opening. Refer to
figure 17.
McIntosh MCC10 Position Marking
Figure 13
15. Locate the supplied
Turntable Bearing
Oil and place two
small drops of Oil
on the top sides of
the Vertical Bearing
Ceramic Shaft.
16. Very carefully center
the Vertical Bearing
Ceramic Shaft with
the Vertical Bearing
opening on the bot-
tom of the Turntable
Platter. Lower the
Platter onto the
Then
tighten the knurled knob to secure the position of the Coun-
ter Weight.
9. Locate the Tone Arm Height Gauge (used for the McIntosh
MCC10 Cartridge) from inside the accessory box.
10. The gauge should just fit between the Tone Arm Hous-
ing and the Mounting Plate of the Tone Arm. This will
Remove Film
Figure 17
verify the preset Tone
Arm Height has not
changed during ship-
ping. Refer to figure
14. If the space has
changed, carefully
loosen the Tone Arm
Height Set Screw in
the Mounting Plate
and adjust the height
of the Tone Arm so
the gauge will just fit.
Note: Do not rotate
the Tone Arm
MCC10 Height Gauge
Ceramic Shaft while
keeping the platter
parallel with the
top surface of the
Turntable. Refer to
figures 18, 19 and
20.
Tone Arm Height Set Screw
Figure 14
Figure 18
Horizontally when making the vertical height adjust-
ment.
11. Place the McIntosh MT10 Turntable in its operation location.
Notes: 1. To reduce the chance of acoustic feedback lo-
cate the turntable the greatest possible distance
from the system loudspeakers.
17. Using the supplied
cloth gloves place
the belt onto the
circumference of the
platter and then onto
the pulley of the mo-
tor. Rotate the plat-
ter by hand while
seating the belt into
the recessed groove
on the platter.
2. To minimize the possibility of the cartridge sty-
lus jumping record grooves, place the turntable
on a mechanically stable surface such as wall
shelving anchored to wall studs.
Figure 19
12. Remove the protective film from the Optical Sensor located
on the Turntable Top
18. Locate the Turntable
Platter Mat and
Surface. Refer to
figure 15.
Remove Film
place it on top of the
platter.
Figure 20
Figure 15
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Assembling the Turntable, con’t
19. Locate the Mc-
Intosh Bubble
Level and
place it on the
Turntable Plat-
ter Mat. If the
Bubble is not in
the center circle
of the Bubble
Figure 21
Level adjust the height the Turntable Feet (by rotating them
clockwise or counter clockwise) until it is level. Refer to
figure 21.
20. Carefully slide off the clear protective cover from the car-
tridge by pulling the cover straight toward you.
21. Proceed to Rear Panel Connections.
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Rear Panel Connections and Adjustments
AUDIO OUTPUTS connect to MC
(Moving Coil) Inputs of the Pream-
plifier or A/V Control Center when
the McIntosh MCC10 Cartridge is
installed. Contact your McIntosh
Dealer for additional assistance.
GND (Ground) connects to
Connect to the external
Power Supply supplied
with the MT10 Turntable.
Then connect the Power
Supply to a live AC
outlet. Refer to informa-
tion on the Power Supply
to determine the correct
voltage
GND (Ground) connection
on the Preamplifier or A/V
Control Center
POWER CONTROL
PLATTER
Fine speed adjustments
REMOTE IN receives
turn-on signals from a
McIntosh component and
switches the Front Panel
Illumination On/Off.
POWER CONTROL RE-
MOTE OUT sends turn-
on signals on to another
McIntosh Component
LIGHT Fine
for 33-1/3, 45 and 78 rpm.
These Adjustments re-
quire special test records
and precision measure-
ment equipment to
accurately set the speeds.
Contact your McIntosh
Dealer for assistance.
adjustment of the
Turntable Platter
Illumination level
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How to Connect the Turntable
How to Connect the Turntable
1. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MT10 POW-
ER CONTROL REMOTE IN to the POWER CON-
TROL ACC Output jack of a McIntosh Preamplifier or
A/V Control Center.
2. Optionally, connect a Power Control Cable from the
MT10 POWER CONTROL REMOTE OUT to the
POWER CONTROL IN jack of a McIntosh source
component.
3. Connect a wire from the MT10 GND (Ground) Post to
the GND (Ground) post on the McIntosh Preamplifier
or A/V Control Center.
4. Connect Audio Cables from the MT10 OUT L and R
jacks to the MC Inputs on a McIntosh Preamplifier or
A/V Control Center.
Note: The MCC10 is a high output Moving Coil Car-
tridge and is supplied with the MT10 Turntable.
When connected to a Phono Input (MM [Mov-
ing Magnet]) on a Preamplifier or A/V Control
Center, it should produce satisfactory volume
level. If additional volume level is desired, an
in-line Pre-Preamplifier or step up transformer
may be added. Contact your McIntosh Dealer for
additional information and assistance.
5. Connect the supplied external Power Supply to the
MT10 DC IN 24V socket and the Power Supply to a
live AC outlet.
MT10
Power
Supply
McIntosh Preamplifier
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Front Panel Display, Switches, Lever and Record Clamp
Raises and lowers the
Tuntable Tone Arm
Record clamp helps to keep
the phonograph recording
flat during playback
SPEED Switch selects one of
three playback speeds, 331/3
rpm, 45 rpm or 78 rpm
POWER Switch turns AC
Power On/Off, or Standby for
Illumination only
Meter indicates actual
rotation speed of the
turntable platter
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How to Operate the Turntable
How to Operate the Turntable
Power Selection
2. Release the Tone Arm from the Tone Arm Holder. Refer
Rotate the POWER Switch to select the Turntable opera-
tion mode you desire. Refer to figure 50.
Power Off - The Front Panel and Turnta-
ble Platter lights are turned
to figure
54.
3. Position
the Tone
Arm
Tone Arm Holder
Off. There is no Turntable
Platter rotation.
Standby - The Front Panel and Turn-
over the
desired
spot of
Figure 50
table Platter will illuminate
when the McIntosh Preamplifer or A/V
Control Center is turned On. There is no
Turntable Platter rotation.
the Pho-
tograph
record.
Figure 54
Note: There must be a power control con-
4. Pull on
nection between the MT10 and the
the top part of the Tone Arm Lift Lever towards the
front of the turntable to begin playback.
McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Con-
trol Center, in order for the Standby
Mode to function.
On - The Front Panel and Turntable Platter lights
are turned On. The Turntable Platter will
rotate at the selected speed.
Speed Selection
Rotate the SPEED Switch to select the playback speed (33-
1/3 rpm, 45 rpm or 78 rpm) of the phono-
graph record to be played. Refer to figure
51.
The Front Panel Platter Speed Meter
indicates the actual speed of the Turntable
Platter during playback of the recording.
Refer to figure 52.
Figure 51
Figure 52
Tone Arm Lift
The McIntosh MT10 Precision Turntable has a built-in
manual Tone Arm Lift Mechanism for safe placement and
removal of the cartridge stylus on the photograph record.
Perform the following steps:
1. Push on the top part of the Tone Arm Lift Lever to-
wards
the rear
of the
turn-
Tone Arm Lift Lever
table.
Refer to
figure
53.
Figure 53
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Notes
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MT10 External Power Supply Specifications
MCC10 Cartridge Specifications
Output Voltage
24 Volts, 625ma
Output Level
0.5 mV at 5 cm/s
Power Requirement
Load Impedance
100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 400ma
110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 400ma
120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 400ma
220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 400ma
230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 400ma
240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 400ma
Greater than 200 ohms, 500 ohms recommended
Frequency Response
20Hz to 50,000Hz
Compliance
6 x 10-6 cm/dyne
General Specifications
Recommended Tracking Force
2.4 g
Overall Dimensions
Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm)
Height is 8-13/16 inches (22.38cm)
Depth is 21 inches (53.34cm)
Note: Tone Arm Height will vary depending on type of Car-
tridge installed.
Channel Difference
Less than 0.3 dB
Total Mass
11 g
Stylus
Elliptical Diamond
Cantilever Material
Aluminum
Coil Assembly
Symmetric design
Body
Ebony wood tone
MT10 Turntable Specifications
Playback Speeds
33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm and 78rpm
Motor Type
DC Brushless
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Packing Instructions
Packing Instructions
In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for
shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown
below. It is very important the four feet are still attached to
the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper
equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do this
will result in shipping damage.
Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only
if they are all in good serviceable condition. If a shipping
carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please
call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh
Laboratory. Refer to page 3. Please see the Part List for the
correct part numbers.
Quantity Part Number Description
1
034420
Outer shipping carton only
1
034424
Turntable Platter/Accesories
Inner carton only
2
1
1
034425
034426
034427
Top and bottom foam pad
Center foam pad
Accessory box
1
1
1
2
034421
034422
034419
034423
Turntable Inner carton only
Turntable Top foam pad
Bottom locating pad
End caps
Top
foam
pad
Turntable Platter
Inner carton containing
Turntable Platter/Accessories
Accessory box
Center
foam
pad
Bottom
foam pad
Turntable Platter/Accessories
Inner Carton
Turntable Top foam pad
Turntable
without
Platter
Inner carton containing
Turntable without
Platter
Turntable Inner Carton
with foot locating pad
(pad is inside the carton
on the bottom)
Outer shipping carton
containing platter/
accessories inner
carton and turntable
inner carton
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, NY 13903
The continuous improvement of its products is the
policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who
reserve the right to improve design without notice.
Printed in the U.S.A.
McIntosh Part No. 04106300
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