{"product_id":"musical-fidelity-m8xtt-turntable","title":"Musical Fidelity M8xTT Turntable","description":"\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":9}'\u003eMusical Fidelity M8xTT Turntable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":49,\"w\":560,\"h\":176,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":49}'\u003eAntony Michaelson's idea of music was big, warm, and mighty with detail in colour, an expression carried through his amplifier designs. In 2002, Antony asked Heinz Lichtenegger to help design a turntable with the same attributes, resulting in the Musical Fidelity M1 — combining the inert mass of metal alloys with zero-resonating acrylic, and decoupling the motor from the tonearm and platter with a dual-chassis construction. M8xTT follows the same design philosophy with even more expressive technical features, positioned as the flagship above the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/musical-fidelity-m6xtt-turntable\" bis_size='{\"x\":239,\"y\":167,\"w\":41,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":239,\"abs_y\":167}'\u003eM6xTT\u003c\/a\u003e. As an authorized Musical Fidelity dealer in Toronto, Canada, Vinyl Sound can help you match this turntable to your phono stage and system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":241,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":241}'\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":285,\"w\":560,\"h\":293,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":285}'\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":285,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":285}'\u003eMass-loaded belt drive design with electronic 33\/45 RPM speed change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":304,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":304}'\u003eNew 10\" Musical Fidelity tonearm, fully adjustable VTA and azimuth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":324,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":324}'\u003eUltra-low-resonance tonearm design with transparent acrylic bearing ring and conical aluminium tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":363,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":363}'\u003eTwo TPE-damped counterweights, accommodating cartridges from 6g to 20g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":383,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":383}'\u003eBoth RCA and balanced XLR phono outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":402,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":402}'\u003eHeavyweight sandwich aluminium platter with additional inserts, 10kg, improving flywheel effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":442,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":442}'\u003eSilicon belt connecting motor and platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":461,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":461}'\u003eFour height-adjustable, TPE-damped aluminium feet with magnetic support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":481,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":481}'\u003eNon-resonant acrylic plinths with effective decoupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":500,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":500}'\u003eHeavy multi-alloy record puck included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":520,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":520}'\u003eLeather turntable mat included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":539,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":539}'\u003eSemi-balanced phono interconnect cable with gold-plated connectors included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":559,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":559}'\u003eHandmade in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":593,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":593}'\u003eNew 10\" Tonearm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":633,\"w\":560,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":633}'\u003eM8xTT ships with a completely new, ultra-low-resonance 10\" Musical Fidelity tonearm, using a transparent acrylic bearing ring and conical aluminium tonearm tube. It's fully adjustable for VTA and azimuth, and comes with two TPE-damped counterweights to work with cartridges from 6g to 20g. The back of the plinth offers both standard RCA and balanced XLR phono outputs, giving you flexibility in which phono preamplifier you connect it to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":766,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":766}'\u003eMotor and Platter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":806,\"w\":560,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":806}'\u003eThe motor sits on special foam within the lower acrylic plinth, decoupling it from the platter and tonearm, with electronic speed control switching between 33 and 45 RPM. A silicon belt connects the motor to the aluminium sandwich platter, which uses additional inserts to improve its flywheel effect, and both plinth levels use TPE damping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":900,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":900}'\u003eFeet and Plinth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":940,\"w\":560,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":940}'\u003eFour heavyweight, TPE-damped aluminium feet with magnetic support connect the two acrylic plinths, separated by Teflon spacers. Each foot's height can be adjusted by turning its riffled middle section, letting you level the turntable precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1015,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1015}'\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1059,\"w\":480,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":1059}'\u003e\"The M8xTT is a muscular-sounding turntable exhibiting a solid grip on the music. The result was perfect image definition, combined with realistic placement and substantial depth. The M8xTT was notable here for the lushness that it imparted to the top end.\" — Jason Thorpe, Soundstage! Ultra, April 2024\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1171,\"w\":480,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":1171}'\u003e\"The Musical Fidelity M8xTT with its 10-inch arm and play-free bearing is a true joy-maker. This listening pleasure is not cheap, but well worth the money.\" — Alexander Rose-Fehling, Audio\/Stereoplay, January 2024\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1243,\"w\":480,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":1243}'\u003e\"A structurally uncompromising perfectionism results here in truly excellent sound, which we only know from a few turntables in the industry. A dream of a record player.\" — Alex Röser, Audio Test, March 2024\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1316,\"w\":480,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":1316}'\u003e\"A masterclass in taking a classic design and bringing it right up to date. Superbly built and very fine sounding.\" — Adam Smith, Hi-Fi News, November 2023\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1389,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1389}'\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1429,\"w\":560,\"h\":472,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1429}'\u003e\n\u003ctbody bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1432,\"w\":554,\"h\":466,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1432}'\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1432,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1432}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1432,\"w\":161,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1432}'\u003eSpeed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":178,\"y\":1432,\"w\":390,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":178,\"abs_y\":1432}'\u003e33, 45 RPM, electronic speed change\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1457,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1457}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1457,\"w\":161,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1457}'\u003eDrive principle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":178,\"y\":1457,\"w\":390,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":178,\"abs_y\":1457}'\u003eBelt drive with electronic speed control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1483,\"w\":554,\"h\":43,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1483}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1483,\"w\":161,\"h\":43,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1483}'\u003ePlatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":178,\"y\":1483,\"w\":390,\"h\":43,\"abs_x\":178,\"abs_y\":1483}'\u003eSandwich aluminium with aluminium inserts, 10kg, TPE damping on both plinth levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1528,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1528}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1528,\"w\":161,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1528}'\u003ePlatter bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":178,\"y\":1528,\"w\":390,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":178,\"abs_y\":1528}'\u003eInverted bearing with ceramic ball tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1554,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1554}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1554,\"w\":161,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1554}'\u003eTonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":178,\"y\":1554,\"w\":390,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":178,\"abs_y\":1554}'\u003e10\" Musical Fidelity tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1579,\"w\":554,\"h\":43,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1579}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1579,\"w\":161,\"h\":43,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1579}'\u003eEffective tonearm mass \/ length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":178,\"y\":1579,\"w\":390,\"h\":43,\"abs_x\":178,\"abs_y\":1579}'\u003e17g \/ 254mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1625,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1625}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1625,\"w\":161,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1625}'\u003eOverhang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":178,\"y\":1625,\"w\":390,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":178,\"abs_y\":1625}'\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1650,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1650}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1650,\"w\":161,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1650}'\u003eWow \u0026amp; 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