Marantz CD-17

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Marantz
• Model: CD 17
• Years of manufacture: 1995 to 1998
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Black/ Champagne
• Remote control: yes - RC-63CD
• Power consumption: 15 W, no power consumption when switched off
• Dimensions: 458 x 83 x 313 mm
• Weight: approx. 7.8 kg
• Original price approx.: 2'200 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs: 2
  • Remote Control Sensor

Remote Control Coaxial Jack (Marantz System Bus)

• Number of outputs: 3
  • Analog (Cinch)

Digital (Coax) Remote Control, Coaxial- Jack (Marantz System Bus)

Technical Data

• Converter: DAC-7 (Philips), processing to 16 bit linear/ channel

D/A converter: 1 bit/channel

• Frequency response: 5 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 0.2dB)
• Dynamic range: >98dB

Signal to noise ratio: >106dB

• Distortion factor: 0.0015
• Channel separation: >100dB
• CD-Text: no
• MP3 support: no
• Pitch control: no
• Auto play: yes, via remote control
• Shuffle: yes, via remote control
• Title programming: yes, via remote control
• Plays CD-R/CD-RW: Yes/

Special Features

• Special output amplifier modules H.D.A.M
• Many convenience controls usable only via remote control
  • Programming: up to 30 titles
  • Edit- functions like Peak Search
  • Shuffle (Random)

Peak Hold - peak level display can be determined (via remote control, Edit) for dubbing titles - the unit adjusts to the cassette size in the process AMS (Intro Scan = automatic playback) Repeat of entire titles/ CD/ A-B repeat Display dimmable in four steps (via remote control)

• • Volume digitally adjustable via remote control (RC-63CD and later)
• Rounded design, coordinated with amplifier Marantz PM-17 and tuner Marantz ST-17
• Metal front
• CD synchronization with Marantz cassette decks possible
• Remote control switchable between unit and Marantz system (rear panel)

Remarks

• Other models of the same series: none.
• Only 7 buttons on the unit
• No headphone output on the unit
• in Europe (mainland) the version 02 was sold, which also carries the CE- symbol.

• Technical development:
  • CD 17 KI Singnature: => BJ 1996 to 2000
  • CD 17 m: => BJ 1998 to 1999
  • CD 17 MKII: => YEAR 1998 to 2002
  • CD 17 MKII m: => YEAR 2002 to 2004
  • CD 17 MKII KI: => YEAR 2000 to 2002
  • CD 17 MKIII: => MY 2003 to 2005
  • CD 17 MKIII KI: => MY 2004 to 2005

Pictures

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Reviews

• Stereo 12/1995: 3 stars, Excellent. "Purist flair, excellent sound; dynamics, fine resolution and musical flow are just right."
• Audio 2/1996: Reference class, 95 points, 5 ears.
• Stereoplay 12/1995: Absolute top class I - 1997 26 points, from 1998 52 points, top class