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Hand-selected Hi-fi Materials and Masterful Audiovisual Aesthetics





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Vinyl’s resurgence and growth ? amid the sea of digital and streaming possibilities ? have heralded a new era in how we interface with sound. Marantz’s TT-15S1 belt-drive turntable reignites the ritual of sonic immersion with your favorite tracks, imbuing them with the distinctive warmth of a record that emanates through space and time, impossible to capture through any other means. This turntable is a reference-level aural ode to the enduring legacy of hi-fi that began in New York City’s Kew Gardens neighborhood over 70 years ago, with the company’s inception. The TT-15S1 is constructed from hand-selected materials, including a silicon belt and solid aluminum feet, as well as high-density acrylic for its chassis and platter, exuding distinctive aesthetics that harken to the retrofuturist designs of Marantz’s nascent years. Its floating motor system and endless belt are accompanied by a Clearaudio Virtuoso Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge and a record clamp designed by Southern Engineering, culminating in a comprehensive, disruption-free hi-fi experience. For Sweetwater’s vinyl enthusiasts, the TT-15S1 represents a testament to the unbridled design and a robust hi-fi heritage that stands to enrich any audiovisual arrangement.





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Precision, finesse, and uncompromising character





Performance beats at the heart of the TT-15S1, weaving a tapestry of form and function to elevate any sonic sanctuary with visuals as daring as its playback is pristine. Consider the floating motor design. By constructing the TT-15S1 to near-totally isolate the motor from contacting the rest of the chassis, resulting vibrations are substantially insulated from disrupting the record or platter. Similarly, the high-density acrylic used in the TT-15S1 was explicitly selected for its ultra-low resonance, playing an integral role in both preserving aural fidelity and creating an immediately eye-catching centerpiece for your musical domain. To this end, Marantz chose to outfit its belt-driven system with an endless silicon belt. Its uninterrupted surface ensures the smoothest possible rotation, locking in timing and tracking for unrivaled listening. With meticulous, full-spectrum tuning performed by Marantz’s certified Sound Master, the TT-15S1 is your gateway to premium, reference-level performance.





Marantz TT-15S1 Reference Belt-drive Turntable Features:


Fully manual operation lets you get hands-on with your sound for optimal performance


Endless silicon belt ensures disruption-free rotation of the platter, with a backup belt provided for long-haul listening with your favorite records


Floating motor design prevents vibrations from disturbing tracking and playback to support seamless playback


High-density acrylic chassis blends form and function to preserve all the details and dynamics of your vinyl with its low-resonance structure


Clearaudio Virtuoso MM cartridge comes preinstalled for immediate access to hi-fi enjoyment


Distinctive profile elevates the audio and visual dimensions of your system for an enhanced listening experience


Included Southern Engineering-designed Clever Clamp safeguards your records and styli by providing rock-solid security of your vinyl to the platter


Dual onboard rotation speeds for 33-1/3- and 45- rpm mean comprehensive support for most EPs, LPs, and singles


Magnetic anti-skating mechanism fine-adjustable counterweight allows you to hone and refine playback to support uncompromising clarity with most setup configurations