McIntosh MR80 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-21, a McIntosh MR80 has a market value at around $895, parts units around $1,149.95. Based on 101 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is down 31% over the last 45 days ($1,350 → $925).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $1,350 | $1,800 | — |
| 2026-08-25 | $999 | — | — |
| 2026-08-28 | $999 | — | — |
| 2026-08-31 | $925 | — | $896 |
| 2026-09-03 | $925 | — | $895 |
| 2026-09-06 | $925 | — | $896 |
| 2026-09-09 | $925 | — | $896 |
| 2026-09-12 | $925 | — | $896 |
| 2026-09-15 | $925 | — | $895 |
| 2026-09-18 | $925 | — | $895 |
| 2026-09-21 | $925 | — | $895 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1983–1990 |
| Type | Tuner |
| Brand | McIntosh |
| Original MSRP | 1,500 (1983) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$4,950 today |
| Market value (sold) | $895 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $925 |
| Value vs MSRP | -38% |
Buying notes
McIntosh reference tuner from 1983-1990. The meter displays should function correctly. Front-end alignment and recap $180-280. McIntosh service documentation and support is good. Good build quality and stable resale value.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the McIntosh MR80. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- McIntosh MR80 dial lamp kit on eBay →
- McIntosh MR80 capacitor recap kit on eBay →
- DeoxIT D5 — cleans oxidized contacts, quiets scratchy controls on Amazon →
- FM dipole antenna — most tuners need one to perform properly on Amazon →
- FM signal amplifier — only needed if reception is weak with a direct antenna on Amazon →
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- McIntosh MR85 $895
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