Today, the plinths are constructed using modern cabinetry techniques. All joints are bonded with special 3M®2 part epoxy vs. wood glue. The use of the 3M® epoxy in our application makes for a far superior joint which resists separation over time as the wood swells and contracts. All internal bracing is Medium Density Fiberboard. All pieces prior to assembly are made to exact tolerances in a production environment with the use of jigs and fixtures for cutting and assembly.

The plinths are available in several variations of wood including - Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Maple and Bird's Eye or Curly Maple. The Top Plate which is encapsulated within the wood is CNC machined from Corian® and finished to a beautiful semi gloss satin finish using our 3M® finishing system which we use to finish our Co Polymer (MS21) table with.

As with its big brother, the MS2 utilizes most of the same mechanical parts such as the Ter Polymer sub chassis assembly, Aluminum Resin drive platter and Co Polymer record support platter system, motor pod, spring suspension, center clamp, clamping ring, etc.

Motor power is controlled by a single speed transformer regulated external power supply that drives our low voltage motor at 300 rpm at 60 Hz. To change speeds, one must lift off the record support platter and change the drive belt position from the 33 to the 45 RPM crown of the pulley.

For countries with different power requirements, the power supply can be configured for any world voltage at the factory and the unit as well will be supplied with a 50 Hz pulley for those areas whose power grids operate on 50 cycles.

With the use of wood and Corian® as a plinth material vs. the Co Polymer resin of the MS21 and a basic outboard power supply vs. the switch able 2 speed digital unit of the MS 21, we are able to offer this table to you at a substantial savings while still maintaining most of the outstanding MS sound characteristics with a classic look.

To learn more about the design please visit our Design Philosophy page.

The plinths are available in many variations of Domestic and Exotic wood.
Please visit our MS2 plinth page for details.

Thickness of tone arm mounting boss and sub chassis area: 1.500"

*NOTE: Because of the thickness of the sub chassis mounting boss, the under side of the sub chassis may have to be machined with a relief to accommodate some model tone arms that require such clearance. Once the sub chassis is sent to the manufacturer for machining, we will determine if this operation needs to be performed.

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Warrantee
5 year upon return of warrantee information. But that being said, we are in the business of customer satisfaction. As long as you own your MS turntable and we are still available to participate in the upkeep and repair of your unit, there will always be a way to work things out to make the ownership of your table a long and satisfying experience.