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


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