The MR55 came with a dull, textured gold anodized face that always felt overly dated to us. So, we decided to see what would happen if we buffed and polished it out. All we can say is that the results speak for themselves. We've got over 30 hrs into this custom restoration. All of the tubes have been tested (strong of course), the FM has been aligned, the face has been buffed, polished & painted, and the cabinet has been sanded down and beautifully refinished with a pre-catalyzed satin lacquer to give it a gorgeous, durable finish. This is by far the best looking MR55 we've ever seen.
- Production
- 1959-62
- Condition
Cosmetic 9.5/10
Electronic 10/10
- Serial No.
- 3K555
- Orig. MSRP
- $276
- Restoration
- Full service check
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
- Complete FM alignment for optimal performance
- Face polished to a mirror finish
- Re-painted black on face
- Re-painted raised lettering
- Cabinet sanded and spray finished with pre-catalyzed satin lacquer
- Specs
Type Mono/Stereo Tuner
Tuning Bands AM, FM
Tuning Scale Analogue
Sensitivity 3uV (FM), 15uV (AM)
Distortion 3% (FM)
Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz (FM), 20Hz to 9.5kHz (AM)
Dimensions 4.75" x 14.75" x 12"
Weight 17lbs
Tube Complement 6BZ7 (x2), 6AB4, 6BJ6 (x2), 6AU6 (x3), 6AL5 (x4), 6BN6, 6BV8, 6BA6, 6BE6, 12AU7 (x2)
- The History of McIntosh
- Founded in 1949, McIntosh is known for offering distinguished home audio systems that deliver the ultimate experience in music and film. Offering products for two-channel stereo sound systems and multi-channel home theaters with surround sound, McIntosh continues to define the ultimate home audio entertainment...
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- Liner Notes
- Front Panel: Anodized gold and black aluminum panel. Illuminated dial. FM light. AM light. Tuning indicator: - to +. Signal strength indicator: 0 to 5. MC light. KC light. Tuning control. AFC control: min to max. AM sensitivity switch: greatest, intermediate or minimum. Volume control with on-off switch. Selector switch: FM listen, FM tune, AM broad, AM medium, AM sharp or phono.Back Panel: Screw terminals to tv set, FM 300 ohm antenna and AM antenna: hi, lo and ground. Power cord. Fuse. Switched AC outlet. Panel lamps switch: high or low. AM antenna switch: loop or ant. Phono input. 2 audio outputs. Multiplex output.
- Stock No.
- 6672125591720
The MR55 came with a dull, textured gold anodized face that always felt overly dated to us. So, we decided to see what would happen if we buffed and polished it out. All we can say is that the results speak for themselves. We've got over 30 hrs into this custom restoration. All of the tubes have been tested (strong of course), the FM has been aligned, the face has been buffed, polished & painted, and the cabinet has been sanded down and beautifully refinished with a pre-catalyzed satin lacquer to give it a gorgeous, durable finish. This is by far the best looking MR55 we've ever seen.
