ST-17

About the ST-17

The Marantz ST-17 is a high-quality AM/FM stereo tuner manufactured in Japan between 1998 and 2005. It features a digital synthesizer tuner with gyro-touch tuning for precise station selection, HDAM audio output circuits for high signal-to-noise ratio, and supports AM stereo. The tuner offers excellent technical performance including a signal-to-noise ratio of 80 dB (mono) and 73 dB (stereo), very low distortion (0.08%), and high channel separation (55 dB). It includes 60 memory presets, RDS functions (PTY, PS, CT, RT), auto tuning, sleep timer, and a variable output level control. The unit has a robust metal chassis with shielding against electromagnetic and vibration interference, and a large, easy-to-read digital display. Connectivity includes analog L&R outputs and D-Bus remote control interface. Dimensions are 458 x 86 x 315 mm, weighing 6.8 kg. It was originally The ST-17 is regarded as a noble, balanced sounding tuner with a modest high-frequency section and is part of Marantz's Reference Series.