McIntosh Gives Its Stunning Audiophile Turntable Its First True Update In Years

McIntosh’s MTI100 isn’t your average turntable — it’s better, more beautiful, more versatile and definitely more expensive.

Released in early 2019, the MTI100 is unique because it’s integrated with a lot of additional components — including a 50-watt Class D amplifier, a vacuum tube preamp, a phono preamplifier, and a Bluetooth receiver — so that it’s plug-and-play ready.

That’s right, just hook it up to a high-quality pair of passive loudspeakers and you’re ready to rock.

Now, the renowned New York-based hi-fi manufacturer has unveiled a special-edition version of its exquisite integrated turntable. It’s the first time in years that the brand has given it a new look.

McIntosh MTI100 (Sun Records Limited Edition)

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A special edition model

Specifically, McIntosh has teamed up with Sun Records — the iconic record label that launched some of the most iconic names in rock and roll, such as Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash — to release a special edition version of the turntable.

The MTI100 Integrated Turntable (Sun Records Limited Edition) features a custom-printed glass plinth with Sun Records’ branding. It comes with a custom felt slipmat with Sun Records markings on it, too.

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Aside from the new look, McIntosh’s special-edition MTI100 promises the same playback capabilities as before.

It’s a belt-drive integrated turntable that’s capable of playing both 33-1/3 and 45 rpm vinyl records. It comes with a Sumiko Olympia Moving Magnet cartridge.

McIntosh recommends pairing it with the brand’s XR50 bookshelf ($2,000) or XR100 floorstanding ($5,500) speakers, but it can drive a wide variety of audiophile-grade loudspeakers.

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An exclusive record, too

In addition to the turntable, McIntosh and Sun Records are releasing an exclusive remastered record to honor Johnny Cash.

According to the press release, McIntosh SESSIONS Volume 2: Pure Johnny Cash is an 18-track double album that “revives the energy and emotional depth of Cash’s early years through meticulously restored and rarely heard recordings.”

The record is pressed on 180-gram audiophile-grade 12-inch vinyl that can be played at 45 RPMs. It costs $150 and, unfortunately, needs to be purchased separately.

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Price and availability

The McIntosh MTI100 (Sun Records Limited Edition) integrated turntable is available now, but exclusively in the US. It costs $8,500, which is $500 more than the non-special edition MTI100.

McIntosh hasn’t specified exactly how many of these special-edition turntables will be produced, but it’s not expected to be many.

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McIntosh MTI100 (Sun Records Limited Edition)

• $8,500 at McIntosh

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