McIntosh MR-71 FM Tuna

Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson Posts: 288
edited July 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
I have a chance to acquire a McIntosh MR-71 FM only tube tuna circa 1965+-. I live out in the country so I need a tuna that has good sensitivity. Has anyone had any experience with these tunas? Is this a good choice for me?
Thanks, Phil
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2007
    I have the MX115(pre/tuner) which was made a few years later. It was recently aligned, but the FM reception is very impressive using just a thing gauge speaker wire. I can pick up many NY, NJ, and CT stations. With a rooftop antenna, I should be able to pick up Boston and Philly which are both a few hundred miles away. HTH.

    http://www.roger-russell.com/tuners.htm#mr71
    http://www.roger-russell.com/tunpre.htm#mx115
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,337
    edited July 2007
    Phil,

    Run! Don't walk to pick that thing up. It is a highly regarded tube tuner. Some McIntosh enthusiasts think the MR-67 sounds better, others don't. If you don't want it, let me know how I can purchase it.

    The secret to any FM reception is going to be the antenna. Get yourself a big Yagi and mount it on your roof with a rotator if possible. The audiokarma.org forums has a "Tuners" forum where you can find a lot of information about antennas.

    Good luck!
    Carl

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