McIntosh MR-88 Brochure
MR88
legendary
AM/FM/XM/HD Audio Tuner
Great audio tuners are defined in part by their excellent ability to receive a wide range
of signals. Recent developments in digital broadcast technology bring a broad array of
listening choices before the consumer and force us to reexamine the standards by which
audio tuners are judged. Enter the remarkable new MR88 AM/FM/XM/HD Audio Tuner
from McIntosh. The McIntosh MR88 excels at receiving traditional AM and FM broadcasts
and adds the power of HD Radio™ to produce startling fidelity with an expanded range
of programming. With the capability to control a subscription based, outboard XM
Satellite Radio Tuner (sold separately), the XM Ready® MR88 accesses the power of
satellite radio to complete a palette of unprecedented choice for the consumer.
Typical of other fine-quality McIntosh audio components, the MR88 utilizes a linear
power supply with a custom-wound R-Core transformer and nested regulation to insure
optimum performance of all circuits. The MR88 analog audio output stage offers balanced
and single-ended outputs. Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs are also provided.
A compelling combination of classic styling and modern digital amenities, the MR88 is
equally at home in vacuum tube-based 2-channel stereo systems as well as home theater
and multi-room systems. The two line multifunction fluorescent display indicates artist
name; station call sign; music genre and song title. The Smooth Acting Weighted Tuning
mechanism with Glass Dial and Illuminated Pointer recall the classic McIntosh tuner
designs of the 60’s and 70’s, while a full complement of RS232 control with metadata
support makes the MR88 the go-to multi-format broadcast audio source for today’s
whole-house systems.
“...startling fidelity
in an expanded range
of programming”
AM/FM/XM/HD Radio
Illuminated Analog Dial
Two Line Multifunction
Fluorescent Display
Inverted Triple-Polished
Stainless Steel Chassis
60 Station Presets (20 per band)
Balanced and Single-Ended
Analog Output
Coaxial and Optical Digital
Audio Output
MR88
FM HD RADIO
SPECIFICATIONS
SENSITIVITY
-85dBm
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
85dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20 to 20,000Hz
HARMONIC DISTORTION
0.1%
STEREO SEPARATION
80dB
FM ANALOG SPECIFICATIONS
USEABLE SENSITIVITY
1.6uV (15.2dBf)
50DB QUIETING SENSITIVITY
1.8uV (16.2dBf)
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
Mono: 75dB; Stereo: 72dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20 to 13,000Hz
HARMONIC DISTORTION
Mono: 0.1%; Stereo: 0.4%
CHANNEL SELECTIVITY
65dB Adjacent Channel
74dB Alternate Channel
STEREO SEPARATION
35dB
AM/FM/XM/HD audio tuner
AM HD RADIO
SPECIFICATIONS
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
85dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20 to 15,000Hz
HARMONIC DISTORTION
0.1%
STEREO SEPARATION
75dB
AM ANALOG
SPECIFICATIONS
SENSITIVITY
550uV/m
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
45dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
100 to 3,500Hz
HARMONIC DISTORTION
0.25%, 80% Modulation
SELECTIVITY
50dB Adjacent Channel
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
FM TUNING RANGE AND
CHANNEL SPACING
87.5MHz - 107.9MHz; 200kHz
FM ANTENNA INPUT
75 ohms, Type “F”
Coax connector
AM TUNING RANGE AND
CHANNEL SPACING
530kHz - 1710kHz; 10kHz
RATED OUTPUT
1Vrms Unbalanced, 2Vrms Balanced
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
100 ohms Unbalanced or Balanced
DIGITAL OUTPUT
Optical: - 15dbm to -21dbm (PCM
Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohm (PCM)
Sampling Frequency: 48kHz (PCM)
AM ANTENNA INPUT
Balanced, RJ45 connector (for use
only with supplied McIntosh RAA2
Remote AM Antenna)
RAA2 REMOTE AM ANTENNA
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Width is 6" (15.24cm)
Height is 2-1/2" (6.35cm)
Depth is 1-1/2" (3.81cm)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
110V ~ 50/60Hz at 30 watts
120V ~ 50/60Hz at 30 watts
220V ~ 50/60Hz at 30 watts
Standby, less than 0.5 watt
Note: Refer to the rear panel of the
MR88 for the correct voltage.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Width is 17-1/2" (44.45cm)
Height is 6" (15.24cm) including feet
Depth is 18" (45.72cm) including the
Front Panel, Knobs and Cables
WEIGHT
25.5 lbs. (11.6 kg) net, 40 lbs. (18.1 kg)
in shipping carton
SHIPPING CARTON DIMENSIONS
Width is 26-1/2" (67.3cm)
Depth is 24-1/4" (62.2cm)
Height is 11-3/4" (29.9cm)
SUPERB DIGITAL
AM/FM/XM/HD TUNER
All-digital topology offers superior
dynamic range for near-CD quality
FM HD radio decoding.
SMOOTH-ACTING, WEIGHTED
TUNING MECHANISM WITH
ANIMATED DIAL POINTER
The smooth flywheel spin of the tuning
mechanism makes the MR88 fun to use.
XM READY®
The great satellite radio programming
you enjoy in the car, now playing on your
McIntosh system. (XM Satellite Tuner
and subscription sold separately.)
FOR THE CONSUMER’S
PROTECTION
In order to ensure the highest level of
customer satisfaction, “new” McIntosh
products may only be purchased over-thecounter or delivered and installed by an
Authorized McIntosh Dealer.
McIntosh products that are purchased
over the Internet, by phone or mail order
are presumed to be “used” and do
not qualify for any McIntosh Warranty.
McIntosh does not warrant, in any
way, products that are purchased from
anyone who is not an Authorized Dealer
or products that have had their serial
number altered or defaced.
XM, SIRIUS and all related marks
and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM
Radio Inc. and it’s subsidiaries. All rights
reserved. Service not available in Alaska
and Hawaii
HD Radio™ and the HD Radio logo
are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity
Digital Corp.
To experience the legendary performance of McIntosh, please call on us at 1-800-538-6576
35011400 MR88
www.mcintoshlabs.com
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