Vintage McIntosh MR74 // Solid State Solid-State Tuner / Professionally Serviced and Aligned

The McIntosh MR74 remains one of the most popular vintage tuners. Considered one of the best Mac tuners for sound quality, McIntosh used this tuner section in the MX113. After servicing, this particular piece tests with flying colors. From the inputs to the glass, this specimen is immaculate.

RESTORATIONS

• Full 30-point service check
• Replaced LEDs
• Repaired FM MPX
• Installed new muting assembly
• Set alignment and levels
• Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis

SPECS

Type   Solid State Stereo AM/FM Tuner

Tuning Bands   AM,FM

Tuning Scale   Analogue

FM Tuning Range   88 to 108 MHz

AM Tuning Range   55 to 160 kHz

Sensitivity   2.5uV (FM), 75uV (AM)

Signal to Noise Ratio   70dB (FM), 45dB (AM)

Distortion   0.7% (FM), 1.0% (AM)

Selectivity   68dB (FM), 35dB (AM)

Frequency response   20Hz to 15kHz (FM)

Cabinet L12 (also fits: L11, L52, and L62)

Dimensions   16"W x 5.5"H x 13"D

Weight   25 lbs.

LINER NOTES

FRONT PANEL: Glass front panel. Mode selector sw: am, fm or fm mono. Stereo filter sw: out, 1 or 2. Selectivity sw: normal or narrow. FM muting sw: out, distant or local. Volume with on-off switch. Tuning ctrl. Signal strength and tuning meters. MPX indicator. Multipath indicator.
BACK PANEL: Audio out 2.5V variable and fixed. Built-in ferrite loopstick. AM ant sw: ext or loop. Ext am antenna. 300 or 75 ohm fm cable input. Scope outputs. Panloc mounting.