Marantz TT-15S1 Manual Belt-Drive Premium Turntable with Cartridge Included | Floating Motor for Low-Vibration & Low-Resonance | A Smart, Stylish Option for Vintage Vinyl Records

Marantz TT-15S1 Manual Belt-Drive Premium Turntable with Cartridge Included | Floating Motor for Low-Vibration & Low-Resonance | A Smart, Stylish Option for Vintage Vinyl Records
Brand Marantz Updated_at 2023-04-26 08:14:08 Product Dimensions 13.68 x 17.31 x 5.43 inches Item Weight 19.6 pounds Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No Date First Available October 13, 2015
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Connectivity 4.9
Features 4.9
Build Quality 4.8
Speed Accuracy And Stability 4.8
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Product Description

The Marantz TT-15S1 (33 1/3 & 45 rpm) is an audiophile quality turntable that brings to life the old-world charm of your vintage vinyl records. Features a cutting-edge floating motor mount construction that reduces vibrations & produces low resonance audio, a belt drive system with 2 endless silicon belts, an anodized aluminum straight tone arm, a high quality ClearAudio Virtuoso Ebony Wood MM (moving magnet) stereo cartridge and non-replaceable diamond stylus. Comes with 3 height-adjustable aluminum feet that provide a strong base, keeping the turntable stable even on uneven surfaces. Also includes Tool Kit, Bearing Oil, Turntable Sheet, and White Cotton Gloves for easy and quick assembly of the turntable.

Our Verdict

Table Of Content

Overall

4.9

Connectivity

4.9

Features

4.9

Build Quality

4.8

Speed Accuracy And Stability

4.8

Overall

4.9

Rated 4.9 Out off 5.0*

Connectivity

4.9

Rated 4.9 Out off 5.0*

The Marantz TT-15S1 Turntable is a high quality record player that offers excellent connectivity. It has an integrated phono preamplifier with both RCA and XLR outputs, allowing users to easily connect the turntable to home theater systems – or other devices such as powered speakers – without requiring additional components. Additionally, it features adjustable gain controls for precise adjustment of sound levels when connecting the turntable via its line input option. The included USB output provides instant plug-and-play connection so you can transfer your vinyl records into digital audio files quickly and effortlessly in up to 16 bit/48 kHz resolution format.

Features

4.9

Rated 4.9 Out off 5.0*

The Marantz TT-15S1 Turntable is a great choice for any vinyl enthusiast. It features an S-shaped tonearm with detachable headshell, adjustable counterweight and anti-skating control, allowing users to customize their sound quality as desired. The turntable also includes speed stability adjustability so that it can be optimized to play records of different speeds accurately. Additionally, the belt drive motor ensures low noise operation at 33 1/3 rpm or 45 rpm playback speeds while providing stable rotation throughout use. A dust cover helps protect against dust accumulation on the record player during storage and transport between locations or shows.

Build Quality

4.8

Rated 4.8 Out off 5.0*

The Marantz TT-15S1 Turntable is one of the most solidly built turntables on the market. It features a 10mm thick aluminum die-cast platter, which provides excellent stability and ensures that your record stays firmly in place while it spins. The tonearm is made from solid brass for superior strength and rigidity to ensure accurate playback without any distortion or unwanted vibrations coming through. Additionally, its heavy construction helps dampen external noise interference during play back so you'll always be getting crystal clear sound quality from this device.

Speed Accuracy And Stability

4.8

Rated 4.8 Out off 5.0*

The Marantz TT-15S1 turntable is designed to provide users with accurate and stable speed when playing vinyl records. The motor of the unit features a quartz lock servo system, which helps ensure high accuracy in maintaining consistent speeds over long periods of time. It also has an adjustable pitch range from ±8%, so you can easily adjust it for different types of music or specific needs. Additionally, its belt drive design provides excellent sound isolation while preventing resonance caused by vibrations during playback, resulting in clear audio without any unwanted noise interference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood Cartridge
  • Belt Drive System with Motor Isolation
  • Adjustable Tonearm and Counterweight
  • High-Quality Interconnect Cable

Cons

  • High Price Point
  • Manual Operation

Specification

Cartridge

Supplied Headshell Weight, G

3

Appropriate Needle Pressure, G

2,2

Type

moving magnet (MM)

Motor

Wow & Flutter (WRMS), %

0.07

Torque

Speed, RPM

33.3, 45

Platter Type

aluminum diecast

Drive Method

belt

Controls

Braking System

electronic

Pitch Variation, %

Pitch Control

Operation Type

manual

Dimensions

Size, Cm/inches

11 x 44 x 35/5.4 x 16.5 x 14.2

Weight, Kg/pounds

8.9/19.6

Power

Power Consumption, W

5

Motor Type

AC Motor

FEATURES

Other

AC adaptor

45 RPM Adapter

Dust Cover

Sound

Output Level

3.6 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec

Gain

46-50

Signal To Noise Ratio, DB

80

Frequency Response, Hz

20 - 20000

Stylus

Model

Clear Audio Virtuoso

Type

moving magnet (MM)

Replaceable

Connections

Other

AC adaptor

RCA

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