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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
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Brand | Marantz |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 45 RPM |
Included Components | Counterweight, Turntable chassis, 2 Drive belts, Felt turntable pad, Center shaft, Shaft base, 3 Shaft base mounting screws, Anti-skating adjustment screw, Bottle of bearing oil (5 ml), 5' Ground wire (with spade connector), Head shell, 1 Head shell mounting screw, MM-type cartridge (ClearAudio), 2 Cartridge mounting screws, Tone arm (with attached 39" audio/ground cable), Record clamp (Clever Clamp by Souther Engineering), 3mm Allen wrench, 2.5mm Allen wrench,1.5mm Allen wrench, Screwdriver, Turntable platter, Pair of white cotton gloves, Felt tone arm height adjustment sheet, User guide, Motor (with attached 6.5' AC power cord), Motor pulley See more |
Material | Wood, Plastic |
Item Weight | 19.6 Pounds |
Style | vintage |
Color | Transparent White |
Motor Type | AC Motor |
Signal Format | Analog |
About this item
- VINYL MAKES A MAGNIFICENT COMEBACK – The warmth of analog music supersedes all digital forms. Marantz brings alive the old school charm with its Reference Series TT-15S1 Turntable (33 1/3 & 45 rpm) – an absolute stunner for your treasured albums
- THE ULTIMATE VIBRATION-FREE LISTENING EXPERIENCE – Advanced cutting-edge materials & the uniquely configured design with FLOATING MOTOR MOUNT CONSTRUCTION helps in deadening vibrations & keeps distortions at bay. A pure delight for a music connoisseur.
- IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS. Better than any turntable on the market, TT-15S1 features a solid plinth belt-drive, a precision AC asynchronous motor, a heavy platter, reference class anodized aluminum manual tonearm, & everything you need for its assembly
- TOP OF THE CLASS PHONO CARTRIDGE FROM CLEARAUDIO – Included with this turntable is the Virtuoso MM Cartridge with an ebony wood body, diamond stylus, lightweight aluminum cantilever and highly effective cartridge damping mechanism for a quieter background
- EXTRA STABILITY FOR UNEVEN PLANES – The 3 height-adjustable solid aluminum feet provide a strong base to the turntable, keeping the position intact even on an irregular surface
- With 60 YEARS OF INNOVATION and DEDICATION towards designing PREMIUM RANGE OF HOME ENTERTAINMENT AND AUDIO SYSTEMS, Marantz gives you the best sound and stereo listening experience ever imagined
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Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.8 |
Value for money | 4.1 | — | 4.6 | — | — | 4.7 |
Giftable | — | 4.8 | 4.5 | — | — | 4.4 |
For beginners | — | 4.6 | 4.1 | — | — | 4.3 |
Sold By | Audio Advisor, Inc. | Fluance Audio | Audio Advisor, Inc. | Hi-Fi Heaven-net | Audio Advice | Fluance Audio |
power source | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | — | Wired | Wired | Wired |
signal format | Analog | Analog | — | — | — | Analog |
material | Plastic, Wood | Engineered Wood | Plastic, Engineered Wood | Ceramic | Plastic | Aluminum |
weight | 19.6 pounds | 16.76 pounds | — | 2 pounds | — | 16.76 pounds |
motor type | AC Motor | DC Motor | DC Motor | DC Motor | DC Motor | AC Motor |
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.
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Marantz TT-15S1 Reference Turntable
The resurgence of vinyl comes as no surprise to musicians, audiophile reviewers and critical listeners alike, who've long preferred the sound of analog for its warmth, musicality and acoustical realism. Marantz has known this for a long time, as we introduced our very first audiophile turntable more than 50 years ago.
The Reference Series TT-15S1 carries on the tradition, and features a unique combination of purist audiophile design and advanced leading edge materials that together combine to deliver the ultimate music listening experience.
A solid plinth belt-drive design (the preferred turntable drive system), the TT-15S1 features a chassis and platter made from dense glass cast PMMA acrylic composite that has inherent vibration and resonance deadening capabilities, which helps the TT-15S1 deliver an astonishing 80 dB signal to noise ratio.
Equipped with a reference class anodized aluminum manual tonearm, the TT-15S1 comes with a top-class MM cartridge from Clearaudio and features a precision AC synchronous motor in a massive die-cast housing that thoroughly suppresses motor vibrations, delivering its smooth torque to the thick, heavy platter via a continuous loop (joint-less) silicon belt.
The anti-skating system features magnetic compensation instead of a weighted system, and features precision adjustment. The adjustable counterweight is continuously variable and has precise weight adjustment indication increments of 0.1g.
The included phono cartridge is the top-class Clearaudio Virtuoso MM model which features an ebony wood body that resists resonances along with a specially polished diamond stylus, lightweight aluminum cantilever and highly effective cartridge damping.
The turntable rests on 3 solid aluminum feet that are height adjustable, ensuring stability even on slightly irregular mounting surfaces.
Along with assembly and adjustment tools, the TT-15S1 comes with everything you need, including the "Clever Clamp", a felt slip mat, a tonearm height shim (for use with the mat), white gloves, bearing oil and a spare silicon belt.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 13.68 x 17.31 x 5.43 inches |
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Item Weight | 19.6 pounds |
Manufacturer | Marantz |
ASIN | B000EI2I76 |
Item model number | TT-15S1 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #287,490 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #2,253 in Audio & Video Turntables |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 13, 2015 |
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Customers like the sound quality, ease of assembly, appearance and value of the turntable. For example, they mention it's a pure audiophile turntable, the instructions are clear and the tonearm is stunning. That said, opinions are mixed on quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the turntable. They mention that the sound is phenomenal, the soundstage is wide, and the vocals are very listenable. They also appreciate the clear audio components and design. The turntable is high end for avid audiophile beginners, and it's absolutely silent during operation.
"...Both TTs produce good sound, but I wanted something really exceptional. I did a lot of research and kept coming back to this TT...." Read more
"...clear (Judy Collins on "Send in the Clowns"), sound stage is broad and deep, with tight bass (Santana "Abraxis" LP), everything is..." Read more
"Audiophile grade turntable with Clearaudio components and design. Was easy to assemble...." Read more
"...Sounds better and functions with less trouble than this turntable. Complex and expensive is not necessarily better?..." Read more
Customers find the turntable easy to assemble. They mention that the belt was easy to install, the instructions are clear, and there is no need for special tools to set the vertical tracking angle. They also say the sound is phenomenal and it's very convenient.
"...Attaching the cartridge is easy, just remember to position it all the way forward on the..." Read more
"...One thing I especially liked is that there is no need for special tools to set vertical tracking angle, azimuth, tracking force, or anti-skate force..." Read more
"...Very flat and muddled...." Read more
"...Was easy to assemble. I did not install the included cartridge, but instead installed a Clearaudio Maestro V2 cartridge. Breathtaking playback!" Read more
Customers find the appearance of the turntable stunning, beautiful, and cool. They also say it has a simple design with little to go wrong. Some customers also mention that the Virtioso cartridge is an excellent match for the tone arm.
"...The Marantz box inside was pristine and not damaged at all...." Read more
"This is a great looking turntable which I wanted to add to my Marantz Model 30 components...." Read more
"...I It's also vert attractive : ) I highly recommend it …. happy listening ." Read more
"...really don't have any appreciable hours of use on it, but it is a simple design, with little to go wrong...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the turntable. They mention that it is a superb value, the finest quality turntable for the price on the market today, and that it provides the best sound for the money.
"...There were some disappointments but overall it is a five star performer for the price. My only complaints have to do with the belt drive package...." Read more
"...this Marantz , is great quality & what's super great...... is it is affordable !! I It's also vert attractive : ) I highly recommend it …...." Read more
"...pretty sure is also a Clearaudio product make this package worth at least twice the cost...." Read more
"...$1,500, the fact that it comes with a quality tonearm and a pricey cartridge means this is one of the best high-end bargains you can get when it..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the turntable. They mention that it has a great overall performance and that it operates flawlessly.
"...The TT operated flawlessly, and I simply could not believe the clean, clear sound that came from my speakers...." Read more
"...Despite the TT being designed to be a superb value and great overall performance, the drive could definitely be improved, and for very little..." Read more
"...Assembly was no problem and it has worked flawlessly always. Operation is absolutely silent and the sound is wonderful...." Read more
"Unbelievable performance quality and beauty that you can dream of. Pure audiophile turntable. For reasonable price. I really love it period." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the turntable. Some mention it has great Marantz quality, with great sound and precision. They say it's the finest turntable you can get for anywhere near the price. However, others say that the quality control is poor, the belt is just plain inferior, and the drive motor was defective.
"...In my opinion this is the finest turntable you can get for anywhere near the price. I’m sure I will enjoy it for years to come! Long live vinyl!" Read more
"...Each component of this Marantz , is great quality & what's super great...... is it is affordable !!..." Read more
"...First, the belt is just plain inferior. It is cheap silicone rubber, poorly molded, and it jumps around as the platter rotates...." Read more
"This is quite simply a fantastic turntable. It’s been around since at least 2010 and it’s a clone of a ClearAudio Emotion but cheaper...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the turntable. They mention that the drive belt slips off, the pulley is cheap, and the device is delicate. They also say that the Clear Audio cartridge is easily damaged and the motor spindle was broken.
"...to reach under the edge of the chassis to push it, which causes the motor to move slightly...." Read more
"...Belt slip on the motor spindle when turned on, is an issue but catches up after a few seconds - you have to rotate the platter as you turn on the..." Read more
"...Some reviews state that the belt tends to slip off the bottom of the platter. This is true...." Read more
"...is stupid because there is no way to level the motor, so the drive belt slips off if you try to use more than a small amount of level adjustment...." Read more
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MY REASON FOR THIS PURCHASE: I listen to music daily. I am primarily a Classic Rock fan with a huge collection of vinyls, but also enjoy classical, meditation, new age, and more. Many of my vinyls I bought in the 70's and 80's and they have been taken extremely good care of. I have 2 other turntables; a Elac Miracord that I bought in Germany, and a Pro-Ject Carbon II that is basically my workhorse. Both TTs produce good sound, but I wanted something really exceptional. I did a lot of research and kept coming back to this TT. It is within my budget so I decided to purchase one.
PACKAGING: Upon arrival one corner of the box it came in was damaged and torn. I took a photo of the box just in case and then opened it. The Marantz box inside was pristine and not damaged at all. The packaging of the parts inside the Marantz box was the best I have seen in an electronics product. After taking inventory everything was accounted for.
ASSEMBLY: Once again, it was quite easy to assemble. There were a few lessons learned and I'll pass those on:
1) You won't need the turntable mat.
2) There are 2 grounding cables (one under the table body, and one on the RCA plug cable. These grounding cables and the RCA plugs are too short (aren't they always?} so you will have to extend them all if you plug into a receiver or amp. Make sure you attach BOTH grounding cables to the signal ground on your amp or Receiver or you WILL get hum when you touch parts of the TT.
3) Attaching the cartridge is easy, just remember to position it all the way forward on the head shell (towards the stylus).
4) Attaching the 4 wires to the cartridge can be frustrating, just use tweezers and take your time.
5) A stylus force gauge will be helpfull (I used a Shure SFG-2. Inexpensive and accurate).
6) Motor Pully - I allowed a 4.5mm gap rather than 3mm (the motor just sits so low).
7) Motor - The motor sits very low, making the drive belt very low on the platter. I placed a 2" circular felt pad under the motor (the kind you put under legs of a chair so you don't scratch wood floors. You can get them just about anywhere. Don't peel the paper off of the pad since you don't need the glue side exposed.). this will now allow the drive belt to be nearly centered around the platter.
8) Drive Belt - Not difficult at all, just take your time.
CONNECTING TO RECEIVER: If you have a relatively new receiver (I have a Denon INCommand Series) it may have "Phono" inputs. Some newer receivers that have "Phono" inputs are set up for MM (Moving Magmet) cartriges and do not require a pre-amp. the cartridge on this unit is a MM cartridge. If you use a MC (Moving Coil) cartridge you will also need a pre-amp (but this turntable cartridge is MM). BTW: A comment I read here suggested using a power strip to turn the TT on and off. An excellent suggestion and I am using it.
TURNTABLE COVER: It does not come with one. I priced some on-line and they run anywhere between $250 - $300. That is a bit much, so I will just make my own. A good opportunity to turn your creativity loose.
AFTER ASSEMBLY: The first 2 LPs I played on the TT were brand new copies of David Gilmour's "On An Island" and "Rattle That Lock". The TT operated flawlessly, and I simply could not believe the clean, clear sound that came from my speakers. I could not detect ANY extraneous noise, just pure music. Neither my Elac nor my Pro-Ject can produce this quality of sound. I had the feeling that I had been listening to great music all these years and have now moved on to something totally better. If a new TT is in your budget then I highly recommend this one.
UPDATE (2/21/2016): As I mentioned above I felt the cost of a 3rd party dust cover was excessive, so I would make my own. I did just that. The one I built looks just like the ones I saw pictures of online (except that I added some nice looking drawer pulls as lifting handles.
Cost from 3rd party suppliers = $300.00 (plus tax & shipping usually)
Cost of materials to build one = $37.09 (a 28" x 30" sheet of Duraplex acrylic sheeting, a tube of adhesive, and 2 drawer pulls)
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2016
MY REASON FOR THIS PURCHASE: I listen to music daily. I am primarily a Classic Rock fan with a huge collection of vinyls, but also enjoy classical, meditation, new age, and more. Many of my vinyls I bought in the 70's and 80's and they have been taken extremely good care of. I have 2 other turntables; a Elac Miracord that I bought in Germany, and a Pro-Ject Carbon II that is basically my workhorse. Both TTs produce good sound, but I wanted something really exceptional. I did a lot of research and kept coming back to this TT. It is within my budget so I decided to purchase one.
PACKAGING: Upon arrival one corner of the box it came in was damaged and torn. I took a photo of the box just in case and then opened it. The Marantz box inside was pristine and not damaged at all. The packaging of the parts inside the Marantz box was the best I have seen in an electronics product. After taking inventory everything was accounted for.
ASSEMBLY: Once again, it was quite easy to assemble. There were a few lessons learned and I'll pass those on:
1) You won't need the turntable mat.
2) There are 2 grounding cables (one under the table body, and one on the RCA plug cable. These grounding cables and the RCA plugs are too short (aren't they always?} so you will have to extend them all if you plug into a receiver or amp. Make sure you attach BOTH grounding cables to the signal ground on your amp or Receiver or you WILL get hum when you touch parts of the TT.
3) Attaching the cartridge is easy, just remember to position it all the way forward on the head shell (towards the stylus).
4) Attaching the 4 wires to the cartridge can be frustrating, just use tweezers and take your time.
5) A stylus force gauge will be helpfull (I used a Shure SFG-2. Inexpensive and accurate).
6) Motor Pully - I allowed a 4.5mm gap rather than 3mm (the motor just sits so low).
7) Motor - The motor sits very low, making the drive belt very low on the platter. I placed a 2" circular felt pad under the motor (the kind you put under legs of a chair so you don't scratch wood floors. You can get them just about anywhere. Don't peel the paper off of the pad since you don't need the glue side exposed.). this will now allow the drive belt to be nearly centered around the platter.
8) Drive Belt - Not difficult at all, just take your time.
CONNECTING TO RECEIVER: If you have a relatively new receiver (I have a Denon INCommand Series) it may have "Phono" inputs. Some newer receivers that have "Phono" inputs are set up for MM (Moving Magmet) cartriges and do not require a pre-amp. the cartridge on this unit is a MM cartridge. If you use a MC (Moving Coil) cartridge you will also need a pre-amp (but this turntable cartridge is MM). BTW: A comment I read here suggested using a power strip to turn the TT on and off. An excellent suggestion and I am using it.
TURNTABLE COVER: It does not come with one. I priced some on-line and they run anywhere between $250 - $300. That is a bit much, so I will just make my own. A good opportunity to turn your creativity loose.
AFTER ASSEMBLY: The first 2 LPs I played on the TT were brand new copies of David Gilmour's "On An Island" and "Rattle That Lock". The TT operated flawlessly, and I simply could not believe the clean, clear sound that came from my speakers. I could not detect ANY extraneous noise, just pure music. Neither my Elac nor my Pro-Ject can produce this quality of sound. I had the feeling that I had been listening to great music all these years and have now moved on to something totally better. If a new TT is in your budget then I highly recommend this one.
UPDATE (2/21/2016): As I mentioned above I felt the cost of a 3rd party dust cover was excessive, so I would make my own. I did just that. The one I built looks just like the ones I saw pictures of online (except that I added some nice looking drawer pulls as lifting handles.
Cost from 3rd party suppliers = $300.00 (plus tax & shipping usually)
Cost of materials to build one = $37.09 (a 28" x 30" sheet of Duraplex acrylic sheeting, a tube of adhesive, and 2 drawer pulls)
There were some disappointments but overall it is a five star performer for the price. My only complaints have to do with the belt drive package. Despite the TT being designed to be a superb value and great overall performance, the drive could definitely be improved, and for very little additional cost. First, the belt is just plain inferior. It is cheap silicone rubber, poorly molded, and it jumps around as the platter rotates. As another reviewer noted, it actually jumps off the platter if the pulley is positioned as instructed. (That was solved by moving the pulley up another eighth inch or so on the motor shaft). The plastic motor pulley is also cheap and slips when the motor is turned on. The motor switch should have been placed on the top side of the motor casing rather than the side. One has to reach under the edge of the chassis to push it, which causes the motor to move slightly. If you aren't careful, the motor will touch the chassis which can transmit vibration. Larger diameter feet under the motor would also help prevent movement.
Okay, on to the positives of which there are many. The supplied Audio Virtuoso Wood MM cartridge is fabulous. More about the sound later. The TT set up instructions are clear and easy. One thing I especially liked is that there is no need for special tools to set vertical tracking angle, azimuth, tracking force, or anti-skate force. All those are designed around the specific cartridge supplied. The tone arm vertical position is set using the counterweight as a temporary spacer (plus a felt pad spacer if the included platter felt pad is to be used). The azimuth is set by mounting the cartridge all the way forward in the shell and aligning the tone arm tube parallel to the edge of the chassis. I found that this is easily done by sighting over the top of the tube to the chassis edge, moving the tone arm pivot assembly until the tube and edge match up, then tightening a set screw. The anti-skate magnet distance is not critical, and accomplished by screwing it in half way and tightening a nut.
Now, about the sound. I purchased this turn table to replace one I moved from my old system to my new system. It is a Pro-Ject RPM 9.1 turn table and arm with Koetsu Black MC cartridge. The original cost of these items were $2500 and $1600. I'll have to say that after limited listening with the Marantz, I may decide to use the Marantz as my first choice. The resolution, soundstage, and dynamics of the Marantz with Clear Audio cartridge are just awesome and I've been going through my LP collection. Vocals are crystal clear (Judy Collins on "Send in the Clowns"), sound stage is broad and deep, with tight bass (Santana "Abraxis" LP), everything is just what a life-like reference class vinyl sound is supposed to be.
I am using the Marantz with with either Pro-Ject Tube Box SE phono preamp or Manley Chinook phono preamp, Audio Research Ref 5 line preamp, Odyssey Khartago power amps, and DIY Linkwitz LX-521 bipolar speakers.
You might be disappointed in this and that about the design of this turntable/arm/cartridge package, as I nitpicked about, but I promise you won't be in the least disappointed in the sound and the value.
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2023