Marantz: TT-15S1 Reference Series Turntable w/ Virtuoso MM

LAB POINTS

• high-end belt-drive turntable with components made of specialized frosted acrylic, manufactured by Clearaudio
• designed for minimal vibration interference – anti-resonant materials, decoupled floating motor mount,oversizedaluminum feet
• extra-long 9.4″ aluminum tonearm for better tracking
• includes Clearaudio Virtuoso Ebony MM Cartridge (retails for $1100 on its own)
• manual speed change 33 / 45 rpm
• note: some assembly is required;cartridge does not come mounted; pre-amp required; dustcover not included

“The TT-15S1 is consistently one of the best reviewed turntables since its introduction over a decade ago. The combination of striking design, the unique + functional acrylic construction, and precision engineering sets this apart in this price range. Once you’ve experienced this turntable in person, you really feel this model isunderpriced, especially when you consider the Clearaudio Virtuoso cartridge retails on its own for $1110.” – TTL

KEY FEATURES

• chassis + platter made ofdense glass cast PMMA acrylic composite
• (3) height adjustablealuminum feet
• magnetic anti-skating system
• 13.68 x 17.31 x 5.43″ / 348 x 440 x 138mm
• 19.6 lbs / 8.9 kg

RECOMMENDED ADD-ON

• Line Phono: Turntable Dust Cover – Large Model
• high-quality, crystal-clear acrylic with cutouts for handles + cables
• select option above

“How does this turntable sound? The lack of vibration / resonance in this design results clear and pure sound. The Clearaudio tonearm / cartridge combination is known for both its accuracy and forgiveness, many of those annoying imperfections you hear with an inferior turntable will not be heard. ” – TTL

COMES WITH

• Clearaudio Virtuoso Ebony MM Cartridge
• Souther record Clamp
• felt mat
• assembly instructions, tools, handling gloves
• motor oil
• spare silicone belt