Marantz TT-15S1 Reference Belt Drive Turntable with Cartridge
The Marantz TT-15S1 is a true reference-grade, manual belt-drive turntable built for listeners who want vinyl to sound spacious, precise, and effortlessly natural. Its high-density acrylic chassis and acrylic platter create an ultra-low-resonance foundation, while the isolated “floating” motor design helps keep vibration away from the stylus for cleaner transients and quieter backgrounds. Marantz pairs that platform with a finely adjustable, anodized aluminum straight tonearm and a premium Clearaudio moving-magnet cartridge, so you can get genuinely audiophile performance right out of the box. With support for 33 1/3 and 45 rpm playback, a silicone belt drive for stable speed, and a high-quality record clamp, the TT-15S1 is engineered to let your best pressings sound bold, detailed, and beautifully composed. The Marantz TT-15S1 is part of ListenUp's Marantz Turntables Collection.
What It's Good At:
- Producing a quieter, clearer vinyl presentation thanks to a low-resonance acrylic chassis and platter
- Preserving timing and pitch stability with a smooth belt-drive system and endless silicone belt
- Reducing vibration transfer with an isolated, “floating” motor mount construction
- Delivering a refined, high-detail sound immediately with the included Clearaudio Virtuoso MM cartridge
- Fine-tuning setup for maximum performance with adjustable counterweight, anti-skating, and tracking force range
- Elevating playback consistency and record contact with the included “Clever Clamp” record clamp
Marantz TT-15S1 Full Specifications:
- Product type: Reference belt-drive turntable with cartridge
- Operation: Manual
- Drive system: Belt drive (silicone belt / endless silicon belt)
- Motor: Non-servo AC motor
- Motor mounting: Floating motor mount construction (isolated motor)
- Speeds: 33 1/3 rpm and 45 rpm
- Line output: 2-channel (stereo)
- Speed variation / RPM deviation: ±0.2%
- Rated output (1kHz, 5m/s): 3.6 mV
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- S/N ratio (MM/MC): 80 dB / –
- Channel separation: > 30 dB
- Chassis material: Low-resonance high-density acrylic
- Platter material: High-density acrylic
- Platter height: 1.2 in
- Turntable (platter) depth: 28 mm
- Tonearm: Anodized aluminum straight type tonearm
- Arm type: 2-point radial tonearm
- Effective length: 239 mm
- Overhang: 17 mm
- Stylus pressure adjustable range: 0–5 g (1 graduation = 0.1 g)
- Anti-skating: Magnetic type anti-skating mechanism
- Counterweight: Fine adjustable counterweight
- Compatible cartridge weight: 3–18 g (excluding head shell)
- Included cartridge: Clearaudio Moving Magnet (MM)
- Included cartridge frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Included cartridge output voltage (1kHz, 5 cm/s): 3.6 mV
- Included cartridge channel separation: > 30 dB
- Included cartridge channel balance: < 0.2 dB
- Included cartridge recommended stylus pressure: 2.2 g
- Included cartridge impedance: 0.66 kΩ
- Included cartridge cantilever: Aluminum
- Included cartridge weight: 6.0 g
- Support feet: Solid aluminum 3-point support feet
- Record clamp: “Clever Clamp” by Souther Engineering
- Color: Transparent White
- Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
- Power consumption: 5 W
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 16.5 in x 5.4 in x 14.2 in (excluding tonearm)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 440 mm x 110 mm x 350 mm (excluding tonearm)
- Weight: 19.6 lb (without tonearm & motor)
- Net weight: 8.9 kg (including tonearm/motor)
- Warranty: 5-year warranty (30-day cartridge & needle)
Marantz TT-15S1 Q&A:
- Does the Marantz TT-15S1 have a built-in phono preamp?
- No. The TT-15S1 outputs a standard phono signal, so you’ll need a phono preamp (or an amplifier/receiver with a PHONO input) to play it through most systems.
- What speeds does the TT-15S1 support?
- It supports both 33 1/3 rpm and 45 rpm playback for LPs and singles (an adapter is needed for 45 rpm records with large center holes).
- Is the cartridge included, or do I need to buy one separately?
- A premium Clearaudio moving-magnet cartridge is included, so you can set up and start listening without shopping for a cartridge first.
- Is this turntable fully automatic?
- No—this is a manual turntable, designed for maximum performance and simplicity with hands-on cueing and operation.
- How does the TT-15S1 help reduce vibration and noise?
- It combines a low-resonance acrylic chassis/platter with an isolated “floating” motor design to keep vibration away from the stylus and improve clarity.
- Can I adjust tracking force and anti-skate?
- Yes. The TT-15S1 includes a finely adjustable counterweight and magnetic anti-skating so you can dial in tracking for optimal performance.
- Can I use a different cartridge later?
- Yes, as long as it falls within the compatible cartridge weight range (3–18 g, excluding the head shell) and is set up correctly.
- What’s the purpose of the included record clamp?
- The included “Clever Clamp” helps improve record contact and can be especially useful when playing slightly warped records or when playing without a turntable mat/sheet.
Marantz TT-15S1 Downloads:
Marantz TT-15S1 User Guide
Marantz TT-15S1 Specifications
