MT5 vs VPI Industries Dragon
The Dragon's wow & flutter is 0.100% against the MT5's 0.150%, its platter weight 9.07 kg (20 lbs) against 2.3 kg (5 lbs), and its platter material Aluminum against Acrylic. Both share drive type (Belt).
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AnalogTurntables
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,500 - $8,500
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the MT5
The MT5 is a belt-drive precision turntable with a decoupled DC motor, servo speed control, and a CNC-machined, self-damped silicone-acrylic platter supported by a magnetically suspended ceramic bearing. It plays records at 33⅓, 45, and 78 rpm and includes a 9-inch Dural-Aluminium tonearm with magnetic, sapphire, and ceramic bearing elements. The current configuration is supplied with a Sumiko Amethyst moving-magnet cartridge and a dust cover.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45, 78 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- acrylic
- Platter Weight
- 2.3 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.150%
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions