McIntosh introduces MR89 AM/FM tuner (1 Viewer)

[Martin Dew]

McIntosh has announced the availability this month of the MR89 AM/FM Tuner for $5,500 from authorized dealers. The company says it has “worked diligently” on a number of advancements to maximize radio listening, with adjustments to sensitivity, signal-to-noise ratio, harmonic distortion, channel selectivity, and stereo separation.
A signal quality monitor can display detailed signal, multipath, and noise levels of incoming radio signals to help fine-tune optimal placement of the AM or FM antenna (with RAA2 AM antenna included). There are also balanced and unbalanced analog outputs and digital coax and optical outputs to connect the MR89 to a home audio system. The unit includes radio frequency (RF) circuitry to receive FM signals from nearby stations, avoiding overload or distortion, while also being able to tune in weaker FM signals with little to no noise...

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