McIntosh MR78

Posted by Jim Austin on October 5, 2015 at 05:09:31

I own one, in great cosmetic shape, but I've never checked it out electronically. I recently moved to New York--first floor of an UWS prewar, no outside antenna--and it's performance there is inadequate. (I know--that's tough duty.) I've been using one of those cheap, plastic Sony HD tuners instead--I happened to buy one when they were still available--and while I could hope for better, it brings in a few stations (The Columbia University station; WGBO, WFMU, but unfortunately not WQXR) adequately--far better than the Mac.

My question: Is it worth getting the Mac tuner aligned and possibly upgraded? The MR78 is known as a top-notch performer, technically. If it was in top shape, would it be competitive with or better than the little Sony--while, presumably, providing better sound quality?

Also: There are a couple of certified Mac service centers in the city; has anyone had any experience with their tuner work?

Thanks.

Jim

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Topic - McIntosh MR78 - Jim Austin 05:09:31 10/05/15 (18)

RE: McIntosh MR78 - Vinyl Rules! 17:34:19 11/16/15 (0)

RE: McIntosh MR78 - halvis 19:40:45 11/02/15 (7)

I am surprised that your response to a reception problem in a city - Timbo in Oz 01:13:08 11/03/15 (3)

RE: I am surprised that your response to a reception problem in a city - halvis 23:22:32 11/08/15 (2)

RE: I am surprised that your response to a reception problem in a city - halvis 02:43:13 11/09/15 (0)

No tuner made can help. - Timbo in Oz 00:44:28 11/09/15 (0)

I've never heard the Sansui 717 - 1973shovel 20:04:00 11/02/15 (2)

RE: I've never heard the Sansui 717 - halvis 20:27:06 11/02/15 (1)

i would think that a - very cheap - rhombic wire directional antenna, pointed in the right direction - Timbo in Oz 12:08:11 11/07/15 (0)

RE: McIntosh MR78 - gordguide 04:30:23 10/07/15 (7)

RE: McIntosh MR78 - Jim Austin 07:42:32 10/08/15 (5)

there is an excellent high-gain dierctional indoor option - Timbo in Oz 13:49:00 10/08/15 (4)

Thanks - Jim Austin 10:46:43 10/09/15 (3)

You can hide them under a big rug or pin them to a ceiling. - Timbo in Oz 21:55:57 10/09/15 (2)

RE: You can hide them under a big rug or pin them to a ceiling. - Jim Austin 07:43:21 10/12/15 (1)

Some thoughts about apartments FM and tall buildings? - Timbo in Oz 16:09:54 10/13/15 (0)

What Gord said~nT - Cleantimestream 17:04:33 10/07/15 (0)

RE: McIntosh MR78 - 6bq5 09:13:20 10/05/15 (0)

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