McIntosh MR78 Vintage FM Tuner

McIntosh MR78 Vintage FM Tuner Highlights

Product: McIntosh MR78 Vintage FM Tuner

Product SKU: 82319

Input Voltage: 120V

Cosmetic Description: Very good condition with minimal visible cosmetic wear including some minor scratches on the faceplate top edge, some light chipping of the finish on the mesh grill sections of the chassis, and a few other minor scratches around the chassis surfaces. There is also some oxidation around the fuse slot on the rear panel. This tuner is in wonderful condition for its age, and is a beautiful example of vintage McIntosh.

What is Included: FM Tuner, Manual (Printed, Non-Original), Factory Packaging (Replacement, brand new and sourced directly from McIntosh January, 2026)

Functional Notes: Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.

Age: Unknown

# of Owners: 1

Tobacco Exposure: No

Service History: This unit was purchased from the previous owner by Audio Classics in 2013, where it received two new capacitors, cleaning and lubrication of the tuning mechanism, as well as a full cleaning and thorough examination. Service documentation available.

MSRP: $1699

Other Notes: 

This unit was purchased from the previous owner by Audio Classics in 2013, where it received two new capacitors, cleaning and lubrication of the tuning mechanism, as well as a full cleaning and thorough examination. Service documentation available.

This is in flawless functional condition and excellent cosmetic condition for its age. Our expert technicians have fully inspected and bench tested this tuner, it is ready for many more years of reliable service. All lamps are funcitonal (See photos), and all controls are clean and smooth. Backed by our 90-Day Certified Pre-Owned Warranty and 30 Day return period.

"...none of these more modern mid-fi tuners reached the level of the McIntosh MR 78 from the 1970s, not even in favorable broadcasting conditions (the nearest transmission tower was not far away, central antenna network worked fine, the main stations were received on a good level etc.). The McIntosh MR 78 outperformed the contenders both technically (by being more sensitive and selective), but was also by being stronger at frequency extremes, and by being clearly ahead in reproducing the dimensions of the space, on top of being more detailed and transparent. Add to that how the MR78 kind of re-notated music’s bass lines. What a fantastic FM sound!" -Inner Magazine

Product Specifications

Reviews:  Review 1

Shipping: Cost to ship this item within the contiguous United States is a flat rate of $55- including packaging and insurance. For all other locations including Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska, please request a quote prior to purchase. Items with factory packaging will be double boxed. When factory packaging not available re-usable shipping box with custom injected-foam mold will be used. (for all items over 10 lbs). Note that all items valued over $750 will require a signature upon delivery.