MR73 vs MR-65B
The MR-65B's thd is 0.500% against the MR73's 0.700%, its weight 9.988 kg (22 lbs) against 10.89 kg (24 lbs), and its height 130 mm against 138.43 mm. Both share output voltage (2.5V RMS).
AI-generated product photo — not official manufacturer imagery.
Estimated price (community-sourced)
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
The McIntosh MR73 is a classic AM/FM stereo tuner that was manufactured from June 1969 to December 1971, with 2,773 units produced. It was the first McIntosh tuner to feature the iconic black glass front panel and the first solid-state tuner in the McIntosh lineup. The unit is housed in a compact chassis with an illuminated teal/gold nomenclature front panel, illuminated tuning dial, stereo MPX indicator, electron ray tube multipath indicator, and illuminated signal strength and FM tuning meters. The MR73 includes ultrasonic muting for silence between stations and offers both variable and fixed audio outputs. It is manufactured in the USA and represents a significant milestone in McIntosh's tuner development history.
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
Size, weight, and appearance
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions
Components that show up alongside the MR73 in real systems. A verdict means the pair has been checked for compatibility and headroom — open it to see how the two get along.
The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The MR-65B's thd is 0.500% against the MR73's 0.700%, its weight 9.988 kg (22 lbs) against 10.89 kg (24 lbs), and its height 130 mm against 138.43 mm. Both share output voltage (2.5V RMS).
The B760's signal-to-noise is 75 dB against the MR73's 70 dB, its thd 0.150% against 0.700%, its output voltage 1.2V RMS against 2.5V RMS, and its weight 12 kg (26 lbs) against 10.89 kg (24 lbs).
The MR74's thd is 0.500% against the MR73's 0.700% and its weight 18.14 kg (40 lbs) against 10.89 kg (24 lbs). Both share signal-to-noise (70 dB) and output voltage (2.5V RMS).
The TU-517's signal-to-noise is 78 dB against the MR73's 70 dB, its thd 0.200% against 0.700%, its output voltage 1.0V RMS against 2.5V RMS, and its weight 8.7 kg (19 lbs) against 10.89 kg (24 lbs).
MR7083
Sherwood Micro/CPU 100
The specs and the pairings above are open to everyone. Sign up and you get the system builder, the assistant, a compatibility check against the gear you already own, and a watch on this product so a price or pairing change reaches you.
Sign up free