Marantz TT-15S1

Yes, it arrives as a complete, high-performance package. It comes pre-fitted with a premium Clearaudio Virtuoso MM cartridge and a matching tonearm, so you are ready to listen once you complete the initial setup.

The TT-15S1 is a manual belt-drive turntable. You will need to manually place the tonearm on the record and lift it once the side has finished playing.

The motor is physically decoupled from the plinth, which prevents vibrations from traveling through the chassis to the platter. This isolation is critical for reducing background noise and ensuring the cleanest possible signal reproduction.

The Clever Clamp is designed to securely hold your vinyl record flat against the acrylic platter. By eliminating minor warps and improving contact, it helps stabilize the playback and improves tracking accuracy.

Yes, you can change speeds by manually moving the drive belt to the appropriate pulley position on the motor. While not as convenient as a push-button switch, this design choice is common in high-end turntables to minimize motor interference.

The solid acrylic plinth and platter are chosen for their high density and excellent resonance-damping properties. These materials help absorb unwanted vibrations, resulting in a more neutral and precise sound profile.