The McIntosh MX113 is pure early-’70s Mac magic—a silky-sounding tuner/preamplifier that oozes warmth, weight, and that unmistakable McIntosh glow. With its beautiful glass faceplate, buttery-smooth controls, and rock-solid tuner section, it’s the kind of piece that instantly makes a system feel more refined. This one has had its power supply fully recapped, which is a big deal: it means quieter operation, better stability, tighter bass, and overall cleaner, more confident performance while keeping the soul of the original design intact.
Smooth, musical, reliable, and visually iconic, the MX113 is vintage McIntosh at its most inviting—and now, thanks to the fresh power supply work, it’s ready for decades more of effortless listening.
- Production
- 1971-80
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 247H5
- Orig. MSRP
- $1099
- Restoration
- Recapped power supply including larger multi-section cap
- Faceplate removed for detailing and inspection of glass
- Replaced the 3 1866 bulbs
- Added new feet
- Verified lights, buttons, switches, pots, radio
- Cleaned all controls, switches
- Detailed chassis
- Factory Specs
Type Solid state preamplifier/tuner
Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.1%
Gain 62dB (MM), 20dB (line)
Input sensitivity 2mV (MM), 250mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio 72dB (MM), 85dB (line)
Output 250mV (line), 2.5V (Pre out), 10V (Pre out Max)
Semiconductors 2 x JFET, 3 x MOSFET, 30 x transistors, 31 x diodes, 2 x IC
Dimensions 16"W x 5.5"H x 13"D
Weight 26 lbs.
- Documentation
McIntosh MX113 Owner's Manual
- 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
While all McIntosh components present unmatched value, the MX-113 is one of the best-valued McIntosh component of all time. It incorporates all the major design elements of the C26 preamp and MR74 tuner in a single chassis. With this 5th generation combo component, the engineers were able to quite successfully combine tuner and preamp, which is the type of innovation McIntosh is known for.
- Packing
- Prepare to be impressed. We have arguably the best packing process around. We use our InstaPak machine and white open cell foam to build a custom enclosure for your piece that ensures that it's stable and secure. If it is particularly fragile or heavy, we typically opt for private courier delivery. Depending on where you are in the country, that may cost a bit extra.
- Shipping
- This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $200, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
- Stock No.
- 9225270329565
The McIntosh MX113 is pure early-’70s Mac magic—a silky-sounding tuner/preamplifier that oozes warmth, weight, and that unmistakable McIntosh glow. With its beautiful glass faceplate, buttery-smooth controls, and rock-solid tuner section, it’s the kind of piece that instantly makes a system feel more refined. This one has had its power supply fully recapped, which is a big deal: it means quieter operation, better stability, tighter bass, and overall cleaner, more confident performance while keeping the soul of the original design intact.
Smooth, musical, reliable, and visually iconic, the MX113 is vintage McIntosh at its most inviting—and now, thanks to the fresh power supply work, it’s ready for decades more of effortless listening.
Production
1971-80
Condition
9/10
Serial No.
247H5
Orig. MSRP
$1099
Restoration
- Recapped power supply including larger multi-section cap
- Faceplate removed for detailing and inspection of glass
- Replaced the 3 1866 bulbs
- Added new feet
- Verified lights, buttons, switches, pots, radio
- Cleaned all controls, switches
- Detailed chassis
Factory Specs
Type Solid state preamplifier/tuner
Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.1%
Gain 62dB (MM), 20dB (line)
Input sensitivity 2mV (MM), 250mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio 72dB (MM), 85dB (line)
Output 250mV (line), 2.5V (Pre out), 10V (Pre out Max)
Semiconductors 2 x JFET, 3 x MOSFET, 30 x transistors, 31 x diodes, 2 x IC
Dimensions 16"W x 5.5"H x 13"D
Weight 26 lbs.
Documentation
McIntosh MX113 Owner's Manual
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...
[ Read More ]
Liner Notes
While all McIntosh components present unmatched value, the MX-113 is one of the best-valued McIntosh component of all time. It incorporates all the major design elements of the C26 preamp and MR74 tuner in a single chassis. With this 5th generation combo component, the engineers were able to quite successfully combine tuner and preamp, which is the type of innovation McIntosh is known for.
Packing
Prepare to be impressed. We have arguably the best packing process around. We use our InstaPak machine and white open cell foam to build a custom enclosure for your piece that ensures that it's stable and secure. If it is particularly fragile or heavy, we typically opt for private courier delivery. Depending on where you are in the country, that may cost a bit extra.
Shipping
This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $200, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
Stock No.
9225270329565
