Technics ST-S505 (1983–1984)

A compact AM/FM quartz synthesizer stereo tuner from Technics, built in Japan with 16 presets and a 300mV output.

Overview

The Technics ST-S505 is an AM/FM quartz synthesizer stereo tuner made in Japan during the early 1980s. It was sold as a high-quality audio component and sits lower in the Technics tuner lineup. It is sometimes called the "little brother" to models like the ST-S707. It has 16 station presets and uses Panasonic components. Production ran around 1983 - 1984. User reports describe it as fully functional when found, and some sellers highlight its performance and packaging.

Specifications

Product type	AM/FM Stereo Tuner; Quartz Synthesizer Tuner
Output	300mV
Dimensions	430 x 53 x 245mm
Weight	2.4kg
Presets	16 preset
Production years	1983–1984
Made in	Japan
Color	Silver
Original price	$220

Product Family

The ST-S505 shares design traits with other Technics tuners of the era, including the ability to offset 25kHz signals like the ST-S707. It belongs to a family of quartz synthesizer tuners known for accurate tuning and solid build quality.

Market

The tuner has turned up in recent sales for as little as $1.99 plus $15 shipping. The original price was $220. Listings describe it as "fully working" and "high quality," and one buyer noted it arrived well-packaged and functional.

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