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Old 03-12-2016, 10:33 AM
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Default MR 80 Restored!

I've had this MR 80 for several years. I bought it from AA member Glen. Last year it started to lose lock, so off it went for restoration. I just got it back from Absolute Sound Labs. Mark Wilson did an outstanding job of restoring it to like new condition. This was a significant undertaking involving consultation with the McIntosh factory team and a retired McIntosh service manager. Mark pulled out a coffee mug full of parts, mostly electrolytic capacitors. He re-lamped it as well, so it should be good for a long time. I highly recommend Mark's work.

It's sounding great now - better than ever.

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Old 03-12-2016, 11:55 AM
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Tom.......She's a beauty. Happy to know it is fully restored. The MR80 is a great sounding tuner.
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Old 03-12-2016, 01:02 PM
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Thanks Dan. I've owned MR 77, MR 78, and MR 80 and to my ears the MR 80 sounds the best. But is sure isn't as pretty as an MR 78 or one of the other McIntosh analog dial tuners.
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Thanks Dan. I've owned MR 77, MR 78, and MR 80 and to my ears the MR 80 sounds the best. But is sure isn't as pretty as an MR 78 or one of the other McIntosh analog dial tuners.
I'll second that opinion, word for word.
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Old 03-12-2016, 03:16 PM
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The MR80 design was cutting edge design at the time with over 60 integrated circuits for capacitance, touch-sensitive tuning and displaying of the frequency.

I agree, the MR80 is a great sounding tuner, especially when restored. I just finished an extensive restoration and recap on mine and I absolutely love the sound.

Congrats on your MR80!
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Old 03-12-2016, 03:48 PM
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great jobs looks very nice!
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Congrats. Little better than a wonderful tuner.
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Old 03-13-2016, 09:23 AM
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Thanks guys,
I'm listening to Minnesota Public Radio's classical outlet as I write this. It sounds fantastic. Very natural and open soundstage.
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Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic
Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation

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MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material.

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Old 03-13-2016, 09:28 AM
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Beautiful!
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Old 03-13-2016, 09:58 AM
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The MR-80 is a terrific tuner. I bought mine new and it still sounds great. They do require periodic service and it sounds like you found a good tech!
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