Typical of other fine quality McIntosh audio components, the MR88 utilizes a linear power supply with a custom wound R Core transformer and nested regulation to insure optimum performance of all circuits.
The MR88 analog audio output stage offers balanced and single ended outputs. Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs are also provided.
The two line multifunction fluorescent display indicates artist name station call sign music genre and song title.
The Smooth Acting Weighted Tuning mechanism with Glass Dial and Illuminated Pointer recall the classic McIntosh tuner designs of the 1960s and 1970s.