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Musical Fidelity M6xTT
M6xTT - Overview
The M6xTT establishes the design philosophies of the legendary M1 turntable in our M6 line. The M1 design was created by Musical Fidelity founder Antony Michaelson and Heinz Lichtenegger - back then Musical Fidelity distributor and now brand owner. The design was very important and should match the mechanically stunning amplifiers. The base idea was to combine the inert mass of metal alloys with zero resonating acrylic. The motor was effectively decoupled from the tonearm and platter with the dual chassis construction.
It was a great success and after the M8xTT, now the M6xTT is second in line to bring a more affordable version of this design philosophy to the market.
The Tonearm
The 9-inch tonearm is the same design as in the M8xTT, but with a shorter tonearm tube, a streamlined headshell design and a direct 5P DIN output. It incorportes our ultra low resonance design with transparent acrylic bearing ring and conical aluminium tonearm tube. The tonearm is fully VTA and azimuth adjustable and comes with two counterweights, which are TPE damped to prevent resonances.
The Motor & Platter
The motor is sitting in on a special foam in the lower level acrylic plinth to decouple it from the platter and the tonearm. The electronic speed control allows you to switch between 33 & 45 RPM.
Like the M8xTT, the M6xTT is equipped with the same sophisticated speed control technology. The motor is powered by a precision DC-driven AC generator for the utmost in precision of speed and stability. This means the frequency and voltage for the motor are completely generated from scratch by our control electronics and you are not handicapped by the quality of your mains power when it comes to achieving perfect playback speeds.
A one-piece belt manufactured without any gluing con connects the motor and the TPE damped platter, which is made of aluminium and weighs a hefty 6.6kg.The Feet
Four heavyweight TPE damped aluminium feet with magnetic support connect the two acrylic plinths with teflon spacers in between. You can adjust them in height by turning the riffled middle part of the feet to level the turntable.
In The Box
You will find a heavyweight full aluminium puck in the box to stabilize your records while playing to achieve the best possible tracking.
A leather turntable mat is also included, which is a superior base for your vinyl records. You will benefit from less noise and a special sound characteristic. To connect your M6xTT to your preamplifier, a semi-balanced phono interconnect cable with gold-plated connectors is included as well. A clear acrylic dustcover is available separately.The M6xTT in Brief
Mass loaded belt drive design with electronic speed change 33/45 RPM
Heavyweight 6.6kg aluminium platter
Record puck included
Leather mat included
Height adjustable magnetic feet
9“ Musical Fidelity tonearm
Azimuth and VTA fully adjustable
Non-resonant acrylic plinths with effective decoupling
5P DIN tonearm output
Handmade in Europe
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Professional Reviews 89/100
Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
90/100
Build Quality
92/100
Features Usability
85/100
Value for Money
85/100
The Musical Fidelity M6xTT pairs deep, sumptuous bass with wide, precisely layered soundstaging, delivering rhythmic ease, confident dynamics and a warmly refined tonal balance. Hi-Fi Choice admired its poise and control, while SoundStage Solo found its imaging, detail retrieval and musical flow especially compelling. Its substantial acrylic-and-aluminium construction makes it a seriously elegant vinyl performer.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Rich, weighty yet controlled sound combines deep bass, image solidity, warmth and refinement.
Wide, tall soundstage with pinpoint imaging, clear separation and strong macro- and micro-detail.
Tight, stable timing and convincing dynamics keep music flowing across varied genres.
Substantial, visually distinctive build with a damped 6.6kg platter, decoupled motor arrangement and adjustable tonearm geometry.
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Cons
Its leading-edge speed and snap do not quite match the exceptional agility of a Rega Planar 6.
The large, heavy design requires more involved setup and handling than a plug-and-play turntable.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 90/100
Reviewers find the M6xTT an accomplished, musically engaging deck with a wide, solidly imaged presentation, strong detail and confident dynamics. Its character combines warmth and weight with control and rhythmic fluency, although one comparison notes that its leading-edge speed and snap do not quite equal a Rega Planar 6.
Overall Sound
93/100
SoundStage Solo praises wide-and-tall staging, pinpoint imaging, clear instrumental separation, macro and micro detail, and strong dynamics. Hi-Fi Choice hears an especially appealing balance of warmth, deep bass, power, refinement and poise that works well across genres.
Speed Stability
90/100
The electronic 33/45rpm control and quoted low wow-and-flutter figures support the stable, tight timing heard in use. Reviewers describe a relaxed but secure rhythmic flow and freedom from inertia, though Hi-Fi Choice says it stops short of the Planar 6's exceptional speed and snap.
Tonearm Performance
89/100
The supplied 9-inch low-resonance arm has a fixed headshell and offers VTA and azimuth adjustment, giving owners useful cartridge-setup flexibility. Hi-Fi Choice reports secure tracking with the partnered Cadenza Blue, but provides limited further assessment of the arm's bearing or tracking performance.
Noise Isolation
88/100
Its decoupled motor arrangement, magnetic feet and damping are intended to manage resonance and isolate the arm and bearing assembly. SoundStage Solo notes some low-level record surface noise, but says the deck does not call attention to it during playback.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
92/100
The M6xTT is a substantial 19.1kg design with a 6.6kg damped aluminium platter, inverted ceramic-tipped bearing and layered acrylic plinth. Reviewers describe it as a handsome, rack-dominating machine, while the platter damping, leather mat, record puck and carefully executed decoupling arrangement point to serious attention to resonance control.
Features Usability
85/100
Electronic push-button 33/45rpm selection is more convenient than manual belt repositioning, and the arm provides VTA and azimuth adjustment for cartridge setup. It is otherwise a focused, manual high-end deck: there is no cited onboard phono stage, supplied cartridge, automation or digital connectivity.
Value for Money
85/100
At roughly €4,674 to €6,299, the M6xTT occupies a premium turntable segment and delivers substantial materials, adjustability and strongly praised musical performance. Hi-Fi Choice notes the £3,450 saving versus the M8xTT, but does not reach a clear verdict on how competitively the M6xTT is priced against its direct peers.
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