Vertere MG-1 MkII
High-end turntables · 2018–present In production
£11,950 UK RRP
The 'Magic Groove' mid-tier Vertere: a multi-layer platter and articulated tonearm mount, a big step up from the DG.
Model history: The MG-1 MkII updates the original MG-1 with a revised motor mounting and drive, tighter platter and bearing tolerances, and a reworked tonearm with a counterweight locator for tracking force/azimuth, a stiffer headshell, and Redline-spec cabling.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Who it suits
Best suited to: an established system where the amp, speakers and room can resolve what this deck retrieves from the groove. Less ideal for: a first turntable — the same budget goes much further spent on mid-range separates first.
Compatibility and setup
- Manual operation: you cue and lift the tonearm by hand at the start and end of each side — there’s no auto-return or auto-lift.
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- Sold without a cartridge fitted — budget for a compatible cartridge and setup before first use.
- Professional setup of tracking force, alignment, azimuth and arm height is worth budgeting for at this level.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45/78 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | sold bare |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | aluminium/acrylic |
| Tonearm | Vertere SG-1 (option) |
| Dimensions | 468mm (W) x 140-155mm (H, adjustable) x 384mm (D) |
| Weight | 14 kg |
| Finishes | Clear acrylic (standard); Metallic Black, Pearlescent White, Champagne (premium finishes, at extra cost) |
| Warranty | 2 years standard; extendable to 10 years with registration within 6 months of purchase (MG-1 is on Vertere's list of models eligible for 10-year extended cover) |
| Years | 2018–present |
How it sits in the catalogue
Its belt-drive mechanism is the majority choice in the database (130 of 159). On price it sits toward the top of its category — 84% of priced high-end decks cost less.
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| Merchant | Type | Delivery | Product link |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Audiobarn | hifi independent | UK delivery; demo by appointment | View at The Audiobarn ↗ |
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