Owner`s manual

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General Information, Cable Information, Introduction and Performance Features
Introduction
Performance Features
The MR87 AM/FM Tuner is an elegant instrument
for superb reception from Radio Stations. The MR87
uses the latest in technology for the best sound quality,
along with the convenient operation of a Dial Glass
with Tuning Pointer used in classic McIntosh Analog
Tuners.
• Special FM RF Circuitry
The MR87 RF Circuitry receives strong local FM Sta-
tion Signals without distortion and receives even the
weakest of FM Signals with low noise.
• RAA2 External AM Antenna
The RAA2 External AM Antenna allows placement
of the AM Antenna for the best reception.
• Preset Stations and Permanent Memory
The MR87 Tuner stores up to twenty AM and FM
Station presets and they are retained in Permanent
Memory.
• Flywheel Tuning and Electronic Dial Pointer
The Smooth Acting Weighted Tuning mechanism with
Glass Dial and Illuminated Electronic 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 MR87 the go-to multi-
format broadcast audio source for today’s whole-house
systems.
• Balanced Outputs
The Balanced Outputs allow connection of the MR87
to a Preamplifier using long cable lengths without a
loss in sound quality.
• Digital Audio Outputs
There are Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs for
external decoding of the PCM Signal.
• Multifunction Fluorescent Display
The Front Panel Display indicates various setup and
tuner functions.
• Information Service
The MR87 will indicate various text information such
as Station Call Sign, Music Genre, Artist Name and
Song Title when transmitted by the Radio Station.
• Remote Control with External Sensor Input
The Remote Control provides control of the MR87 op-
erating functions and other McIntosh Source Compo-
nents. Enjoy your McIntosh System from other rooms
in your home by connecting external sensors.
• Power Control Output and Trigger Assignment
A Power Control connection for convenient Turn-On
of McIntosh Power Components and Accessories is
included.
• Special Power Supply
Fully regulated Power Supplies and a special R-Core
Power Transformer ensure stable noise free operation
even though the power line varies.
• Gold Plated Connectors
The MR87 Digital and Analog Audio Connectors are
gold plated for superior corrosion resistance and high
electrical conductivity.
• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accom-
plished by the combination of custom designed Fiber
Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emit-
ting Diodes (LEDs).
• Glass Front Panel and Super Mirror
Chassis Finish
The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel
and the Stainless Steel Chassis with Super Mirror
Finish ensures the pristine beauty of the MR87 will be
retained for many years.