Marantz ST-17-M Schematic

ST-17 M

ST-17 Modified FM/MW/LW Stereo tuner

The ST-17 M Premium AM/FM/FM stereo RDS tuner continues the Marantz tradition of

providing the ultimate in precision tuner performance. The ST-17 M incorporates a number

of sophisticated engineering and design innovations that enable it to capture even weak FM

stations with crystal-clear reception and audiophile-quality sound, and is constructed using the

highest-quality components for unshakable reliability and stability.

STEREO TUNER

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When only the best will do

The ST-17 M tuner is the best choice for the real radio
broadcasting lovers and matches perfectly with the Marantz
components from the Premium series. It has two switchable
aerial inputs to always provide the best reception. Even in case
of weak radio signals, the tuner is able to achieve painstaking
accuracy. With it's highly solid casing, disturbing influences do
not effect the extremely sensitive tuner unit.

Radio Data System (RDS)

Information about your favourite radio station on the display of
your tuner! The Radio Data System provides information about
general things like the name of the radio station, programme
type of the tuned program, displaying of the actual time and the
interruption of a broadcast to allow daily news or traffic
information.

Gyro touch

From our heritage, Gyro-Touch tuning, implemented by
Marantz provides maximum ease of use! With today's digital
tuning extra sensitivity is achieved to provide fast Gyro Touch
tuning to your chosen radio station.

Band Width selector

For the real radio listener this feature is essential! On the very
densely used FM frequency band, noise and whistler adjustment
to your favourite radio station can be very difficult. In this case
the Band Width Selector brings you audio relief. With this
feature you can narrow the filtered bandwidth, resulting in
accurate tuning to your favourite radio station. The wide
bandwidth selection offers the best sound quality.

Manual station name input

Add the name of your choice to your favourite radio station.
With Manual Name Input you decide what name comes up in
the display of your tuner, especially when the radio station does
not provide RDS information.

HDAM

Audio devices are usually equipped with Op-Amps (operational
amplifiers) for which Integrated Circuit (IC) are commonly
used. Unfortunately these IC's do not match the very high

requirements of
Marantz. Marantz
developed it's own
discrete circuit boards
to replace the IC's.
These HDAM's
consists of discrete
surface mount
components with short
mirror image L/R signal

paths. These devices are
doing exactly the same thing as the Op-Amps, but outperform
the regular IC Op-amps dramatically in terms of the Slew Rate,
resulting in a much more dynamic, accurate and detailed sound.

D.Bus

To optimise equipment in terms of ease of use, Marantz has
designed the D.Bus system. Individual devices inform each other
in order to automatically tune to the customers demands. Also
received remote control commands are communicated via this
bus. This enables equipment without IR-receiver, like a cassette
deck or tuner, to be controlled via a Marantz Remote control.

Technological glossary:

■ Additional information on radio broadcast such as Traffic

Information, Text information and Programme type

■ Instant recall of up to 60 favourite stations

■ Offering easy broadcast selection with the precision of the

past

■ High slew rate and superb dynamics characterise the unique

Marantz HDAM amplifier stages

■ Best possible whistle-free reception by narrowing the tuned

band width in densely used frequency bands

■ Allows to add the name of favourite radio stations if not

broadcasted or to customize given names

Benefits:Features:

■ Radio Data System (RDS)

■ 60 Programmable presets

■ Gyro touch

■ HDAM

■ Band Width selector

■ Manual station name input

■ User manual

■ Power cable

■ 1 Pair Audio cinch cable

■ FM Antenna

■ AM Loop Antenna

Bypacked Accessories

ST-17 Modified

Design and specifications are subject
to change by Marantz without notice

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Preliminary Specifications

FEATURES

High Alternate Channel Selectivity A/B

HDAM •

Costomised Components •

System Blocks Shielding (front end) •

Presets (random) 60

Auto Tuning •

RDS PTY, PS, RT, CT

Station Naming •

Sleep/Timer •/-

Birdy Whistle Elimination Circuitry •

IN/OUTPUTS

Analogue Out 1

D-Bus In/Out 1

FM Antenna A/B

AM Antenna 1

SPECIFICATIONS

TUNER SECTION FM

Frequency Range 87.5 - 108 MHz

Signal to Noise Ratio (Mono/Stereo) 80/73 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (Mono/Stereo)

0.05/0.08 %

Channel Selectivity 70 dB

Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.8 µV/16.4 dBf

Stereo Separation 1 kHz, 55 dB (Stereo)

TUNER SECTION AM

Frequency Range: MW / LW 152-280 / 531 -

1602 kHz

Signal to Noise Ratio: MW / LW 54 dB / 52 dB

Distortion 0,002

Channel Selectivity ± 20 kHz 50 dB

GENERAL

Color Gold / Platinum

Metal Front Panel •

Remote Control -

Power Consumption 8.5 W

Detachable Power Cable -

Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H)

458 x 86 x 315 mm

Weight 6.8 kg