Open-box unit that is in as-new condition. There are no cosmetic flaws, and it is sonically flawless. It has it's original box and accessories, but no longer has the McIntosh warranty. ListenUp will warranty the unit for 90 days.

 

Features

Classic McIntosh Design: The MR87 AM/FM tuner incorporates classic McIntosh design cues, including a black glass front-panel, rotary knobs, illuminated logo, stainless steel chassis, & gold-plated connectors. The MR87's smooth acting weighted tuning mechanism with glass dial and illuminated pointer resembles that of the classic McIntosh analog tuners from the 60's and 70's.

AM/FM Tuner: The McIntosh MR87 tuner excels at receiving traditional AM and FM broadcasts. It features proprietary radio-frequency (RF) circuitry to receive strong FM signals from nearby stations  without distortion, while also receiving weaker FM signals located further away with little to no noise. The included RAA2 AM antenna features a 20' long cable that allows flexibility in placing the antenna in order to achieve the best AM reception (no FM antennas is included). The MR87's advanced signal quality monitor can display the multipath and noise levels of the incoming RF signal to help fine tune antenna placement for optimal reception.

Tuning Methods: The McIntosh MR87 offers Manual, Seek, Preset, and Direct AM/FM station tuning. You can store up to 40 total station presets - 20 FM and 20 AM.

Stereo/Mono Mode: The MR87 tuner automatically switches between Stereo and Monaural FM Broadcasts. You can manually activate the tuner's Mono mode for weaker FM stations to combine left and right stereo signals to a monophonic audio signal.

RDS Text Info: The MR87 tuner supports the display of RDS (Radio Data System) text from many FM radio stations, programs, & channels. When available from a FM broadcast station, the text information appears on the second line of the tuner's front-panel display. It may also scroll from right to left, this is for information not possible to display at the same time. This information may include some or all of the following -

• Station Call Letters and/or Frequency
• Type of Program and/or music format
• Name of the Artist
• Name of the Song

Balanced & Unbalanced Analog Outputs: The MR87 is fitted with both balanced & unbalanced analog outputs to connect the AM/FM tuner to your home audio system. There is a balanced stereo XLR output and an unbalanced stereo RCA output. Balanced connections guard against induced noise and allow long cable runs without compromising sound quality. The balanced and unbalanced outputs may be used simultaneously.

Optical & Coaxial Digital Outputs: The McIntosh MR87 is also equipped with an optical (toslink) digital output and a coax (RCA) digital output for connection of the AM/FM tuner to your home audio system.

Front-Panel & Remote Control: The MR87 AM/FM tuner offers front-panel controls, including Preset & Tune rotary knobs, and the following push-button controls - Standby/On, Band, Seek Up/Down, Mono/Stereo, Store/Exit, Display, & Category. The included IR remote provides full wireless operation of tuner. The remote can also be used to operate other McIntosh components.

Fluorescent Display: The two line multifunction fluorescent display indicates artist name, station call sign, music genre, and song title; as well as setup functions. The brightness level of the fluorescent display can be adjusted from 0-20.

Linear Power Supply: The MR87 utilizes a linear power supply with a custom-wound R-Core transformer and nested regulation to insure optimum performance of all circuits.

Custom Integration: The McIntosh MR87 offers advanced connectivity and control features often required for custom home integration.

• IR Input: The 3.5mm IR input allows the connection of an external IR receiver. With an external sensor connected to the MR87, remote control operation of the system is possible from another room and/or when the MR87 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed. The signal from a connected external IR receiver will have priority over the signal from the tuner's front-panel IR sensor.
• Power Control: The MR87 has the ability to automatically switch power on or off to and from source components via the Power Control In/Out connections (3.5mm).
• Data Port: The MR87's Data Out Port (3.5mm) sends remote control signals to a McIntosh source component. This Data Port connection allows for the remote operation of basic functions using the MR87's remote control.
• RS-232C Port: The tuner's RS-232C port requires a 3.5mm stereo minijack to a subminiature DB 9 connector cable (sold separately) to transmit and receive RS-232 commands.

Mounting Options: The McIntosh MR87 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the MR87 when it is custom installed. Always provide adequate ventilation for your MR87. Allow at least 2" above the top, 2" below the bottom, and 2" on each side of the tuner, so that airflow is not obstructed.

Specifications

AM Specs:

• Tuning Range: 530kHz - 1710kHz (USA), 522kHZ - 1602kHz (Europe)
• Channel Spacing: 10kHz
• Sensitivity: 350uV/m
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 50dB
• Frequency Response: 50Hz - 3,000Hz (0dB/-6dB)
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.5%
• Selectivity: 45dB (Adjacent Channel)

FM Specs:

• Tuning Range: 87.5MHz - 107.9MHz (USA), 87.5MHz - 108.0MHz (Europe)
• Channel Spacing: 50, 100, or 00kHz
• Useable Sensitivity: 2.2uV (18.1dBf)
• 50DB Quieting Sensitivity: 1.5uV (14.8dBf)
• Signal-to-Noise Radio: 70dB (Mono), 68dB (Stereo)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 15,000Hz (+/-1dB)
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.4% (Mono), 0.8% (Stereo)
• Channel Selectivity: 60dB (Adjacent Channel), 66dB (Alternate Channel)
• Stereo Separation: 38dB