The McIntosh MX110 is a highly sought-after, golden-era vacuum tube tuner-preamplifier produced between 1962 and 1969. It combines a warm tube preamp—featuring two phono inputs—with an FM stereo tuner and a unique tube-driven “electron ray” tuning indicator.
Key Specifications & Features
Production Years: 1962 – 1969 (Original MSRP: $399).
Inputs: Auxiliary, Tape, and two Phono inputs.
Controls: Independent bass and treble for left and right channels, loudness, high/low filters, and a mode selector for stereo/mono.
Variations: There are three distinct hardware versions: the initial M series, a brief X series, and the final Z series. The Z series featured updated endcaps and upgraded balance controls over earlier models.
