📌LAB POINTS
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base model audiophile turntable, custom designed and engineered by industry-leading manufacturer of audiophile-grade vinyl
- pre-mounted StudioTracker MM cartridge ($199 on its own); features V-Twin dual-magnet generator, mirroring the layout of the head on their lacquer cutting lathe
- advanced dampening body design w/ aluminum plate bonded to MDF base for added mass (19.1 lbs); decouples the motor from the rest of the turntable
- custom designed 10-inch straight aluminum Studio Tonearm w/ adjustable tracking force, VTA, azimuth + anti-skate
- platter constructed from the polymer Delrin, designed to match impedance of vinyl records, grounding unwanted noise
- designed + manufactured in the USA, cartridge made in Japan
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note: this turntable requires a phono preamp
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also available: upgraded StudioDeck+ model adds dustcover + upgraded anti-vibration feet
"When Mobile Fidelity introduced their in-house, US manufactured line of audio gear, we knew they were bringing something new to the audio market. Every component is custom, while materials were chosen for their sound properties. The design combines audiophile design and cues from sound studio gear for a truly unique form. The Studiodeck Foundation is a highly-engineered $1K entry-point to high-end audio." - TTL
➕RECOMMENDED ADD-ON
🔑KEY FEATURES
- manual, belt drive operation
- plays 33 + 45 rpm records, change speed by shifting turntable belt on pulley
- base made of aluminum + MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard, a very dense engineered wood material)
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steel inverted bearing system inherited from high-end audiophile turntables for smooth + quiet operation
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removable RCA cables
"Bring the sound of Mobile Fidelity’s famous studio into your home. While it’s our entry-level offering, StudioDeck produces high-caliber sound at a value price. Designed in collaboration with some of the world's finest audio designers, StudioDeck features an incredible amount of ingenuity and technology usually reserved for much more expensive products." - Mofi Electronics
🔎TECH SPECS
- motor: 300 RPM AC Synchronous
- wow & flutter: 0.017% – 0.025%
- signal-to-noise ratio: 72dB
- power supply requirements: 120V 60Hz, 220-230V 50Hz, 100V 50Hz
- power consumption: < 5W
- stylus type: elliptical, Dual Magnet (MM) Stereo
- stylus output voltage: 3.5mV
- stylus frequency response: 20–20,000Hz
- stylus tracking force: 1.8–2.2g
- dimensions: 500 x 137 x 362 mm / 19.69 x 5.375 x 14.25 inches
- weight: 8.66 kg / 19.1 lbs
📦COMES WITH
- pre-mounted Studiotracker MM cartridge
- RCA interconnects
- stylus brush
- (please note: dustcover sold separately or available on upgraded StudioDeck+ model)