MR88....XM Mini Tuner discontinued

[o0OBillO0o]

The MR88 is the best of the last way we all "streamed" our music.

Today, my Sonos Connect has replaced my XM tuner and AM/FM radio stations.

[aclearspot]

This is what you get with a freshly made(with in the last couple of weeks) MR 88. No XM mini tuner.

[Maks]

The XM tuner was never included, always a separate purchase.

[JimmySee]

What is currently available for adding XM functionality to an MR88? Mcintosh has discontinued the unit (unavailability of FMHD chipset, I have heard). But would like to add XM to a unit purchased recently from Audio Classics. THX.

[cleeds]

Originally Posted by JimmySee

What is currently available for adding XM functionality to an MR88? ...

I think something like this will work. (I hope it's ok to post this link.)

[Maks]

Yeah if memory serves, that's the only antenna that'll work on the MR88. I'm listening to XM on my MR88 as we speak, for the price I like the variety of content.

[Sea music]

The XM tuner that is being linked too is the one that came with mine second hand.
I have never used it because with Tidal, satellite and Fm I just don’t have the time.
I do use xm in the car so look forward to different material at home. The mr88 is beautiful
and sounds fantastic with hd stations. I purchased from a fellow aa after they announced
they were going to stop making it with xm. I think the mr88 is one of the best looking
tuners made and I love the nostalgia.

[JimmySee]

I have been referred to tss-radio.com which sells the XM tuner gear apparently needed to use the feature on the MR88. I've ordered kit and a 50 for amplified extension cord for the antenna so I can try different placements. Hope this works.

[stereo_5]

This is a pretty old thread but I just purchased an MR88 Tuner from Audio Classics. Should be receiving it tomorrow.