Charles Turner Posted July 3, 2001 Share Posted July 3, 2001 I'm looking for recommendations on McIntosh tuners. I occasionally listen to FM and rarely to AM but I want a quality older tuner to complete my transition to McIntosh separates. I'm currently considering either the MR 74 or the MR 77...both seem to be priced competitively on ebay. Any thoughts are appreciated...charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake2 Posted July 3, 2001 Share Posted July 3, 2001 Charles - I can't recall the specifics, but I think I recently saw a Mac tuner at my favorite local (Phoenix) used audio store. They may be happy to ship. Call either Steve or Richard at Audio Alternative, (602) 957-1332. They are a reputable outfit, and I've bought several Klipsch speakers and some other components from them. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted July 3, 2001 Share Posted July 3, 2001 You might also want to try Audio Classics in Vestal, NY. http://www.audioclassics.com . I just bought a C33 for $1,200 from them and this thing is immaculate and sounds great! Maybe someday a MC2255 to go with it. ------------------ Tom Monster Power HTS-5000 coming July 5th! KLF-20 Mahogany McIntosh C33 Rotel RB-1080 Yamaha PF-800 Turntable/ Sure V15 Type V Cartridge Ortofon VMS-30 mkII Cartridge Stanton 999SS Cartridge Carver TL-3100 CD Yamaha K-1020 Cassette dbx 1231 EQ H.H. Scott 830z Analyzer Monster Interlink 400mk II Monster Interlink 300 mk II Studio Tech U-48RW Cabinet Original 12ga. Monster Cable Enough boxes for a fire hazard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Klappenberger Posted July 4, 2001 Share Posted July 4, 2001 Charles, I have a McIntosh MR78 tuner. It has switchable selectivity between 3 bandwidths. The widest is good only for local stuff. Most anyhting else will not triger the stereo circuits unless you are on the middle width position. The MR77 ONLY HAS THE WIDEST bandwidth of the 78. I wouldn't touch that one with a 10 foot pole! If you notice, you don't see MR77s very often. I bet they didn't sell many of them. I would ask somebody at Audio Classics about that and see if they agree though. I think your are ok with the MR74. I recomend the 78 except for the reed-relay muting circuit. I never use it. It's slow and often can't make up it's mind on a week signal. Its poping on and off will drive you nuts! AL K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKlipsch Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 Charles, I do not have a tuner, but have heard as Al says about the 77. Get a 78, or if feeling nostalgic an old Mac tube tuner (71, not 65) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKlipsch Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 BTW Charles, The guy that did the mods on your 225 also does a tuner rebuild..Check out the Audio Classics site for details (Click on Mac tuner modifications). They might have one already gone thru.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai2000 Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 Hi everybody, I certainly respect your collected expertise, but I think you are a bit unfair on the 77. There is quite an interesting review on audioreview.com that compares the 77 and the 78. I have mailed the person directly and it turns out that he seems to know a LOT about Mc gear. I haven't heard the 78, but I am quite pleased with the 77. As to tube tuners, well they might be superior in sound, but if you are not a technician able to service it, you can end up in a mess (as I am with a Dynaco tuner I bought via ebay). So I suggest that the 77 shouldn't be ruled out that quickly. Thanks for reading this message and please excuse any faulty English. Wolfram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex336 Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 I have had both----get the 78 !! ------------------ Johnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Turner Posted July 5, 2001 Author Share Posted July 5, 2001 Thanks everyone for the input...I'm currently in the process of replacing several components...when I get all of them I'll try to bring them up one at a time and do A/B comparisions and publish them for anyone who's interested. thanks again...charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edster00 Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 Charles, I also have a MR-78 and I love it. I have been told that the phono section is one of the best Mac ever made (although I don't have a TT or albums at this point ). ------------------ Ed W This message has been edited by edster00 on 07-05-2001 at 02:37 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkF Posted July 6, 2001 Share Posted July 6, 2001 Charles, I have owned both the MR71 and the MR67 MAC tuners and I found the MR67 was a better sounding tuner. You might also consider reviewing the issue of Vacuum Tube Valley which did a tuner shootout. I Charlie Kittelson opinion he votes for the granddaddy of tuners the Marantz 10b as the best. He rates the MR67 very good. Mark F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Klappenberger Posted July 6, 2001 Share Posted July 6, 2001 Mark, I did a side-by-side comparison between my fathers Marantz 10B and a Mac MR71 when I got out of the Air-Force. The Marantz was more sensitive on weak stations. The best thing about the MR71 was the "IF injected muting". It works so well that there was just no noise. It was fast and linear. It would fade in slowly as a signal went down into the noise. I wish the MR78 had that! Anyhow, I kept my Fathers Marantz when he died and sold the MR71. Al K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted July 7, 2001 Share Posted July 7, 2001 There's a 10-B for sale on Ebay right now. Looks very clean in a nice walnut cabinet. Only $3,250 (Buy it Now!) ------------------ Denon AVR-4800 McIntosh MC-2105 (Fronts) Toshiba SD-3109 DVD Klipsch Cornwall I's (LF/RF) Belle Klipsch (Center) Klipsch Heresy (RR/LR) Klipsch KSW-12 sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcIntoshrocker Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Search for the MA6900 Integrated Amplifier Catalog. I got some tuners from this catalog. ______________________ McIntosh MA6900 Integrated Amplifier - Download the MA6900 Integrated Amplifier Catalog by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleandan Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I have an MR75 and think it is a great unit. It pulls in weak stations, does not "creep" when tuned, and looks good with the rest of my McIntosh gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I am sure those folks will appreciate the advice...despite the fact that the thread is 6 years old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Turner Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 Wow...this was really strange. I read this and thought someone else with my name from Dallas...what are the chances. Then I read down and realized it was my post from many years ago. BTW...I ended up with a McIntosh MR71 and it's very nice although I hardly ever listen to it charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleandan Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I am sure those folks will appreciate the advice...despite the fact that the thread is 6 years old! Ooops, did not see that little fact. A mistake I am willing to live with. I did respond with useful information within the confines of the thread...no matter how old and rotted the thread actually is, and I am chuckling at my own stupidity. You, however, responded with sarcasm and malice and I'm sorry if this wadded your panties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Dan I don't think mas was responding to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott0527 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 There's a 10-B for sale on Ebay right now. Looks very clean in a nice walnut cabinet. Only $3,250 (Buy it Now!) ------------------ Denon AVR-4800 McIntosh MC-2105 (Fronts) Toshiba SD-3109 DVD Klipsch Cornwall I's (LF/RF) Belle Klipsch (Center) Klipsch Heresy (RR/LR) Klipsch KSW-12 sub Oh, oh, man I gotta go after this one. I hope it's hasn't ended yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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