Sony ST-JX44 Quartz-Lock AM/FM Digital Tuner – Slim profile
$95.00
A quartz-lock digital synthesiser tuner from around 1982 — the lock holds a station once set rather than drifting off it. Eight memory presets, a clear digital display with band indicators, and fixed-level RCA outputs that will feed any amplifier. The chassis is 17 inches wide and only 2.2 inches tall, sized to stack with Sony’s integrated amplifiers of the period.
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Sony ST-JX44 Quartz-Lock AM/FM Digital Tuner – Slim profile
The Sony ST-JX44 is a slim, early-1980s quartz-lock AM/FM stereo tuner that offers stable, low-drift reception and clean FM sound in a compact, system-friendly chassis. Designed to partner with Sony’s matching integrated amplifiers of the era, it combines a clear digital frequency display with simple front-panel controls and dependable Sony build quality.
Operation is straightforward: select AM or FM, step to the desired frequency, and enjoy precise quartz-lock tuning that holds stations securely once set. Eight station memory presets allow quick recall of favorite channels, making everyday listening convenient without requiring complex menus or setup. FM performance is solid for its class, with good sensitivity and stereo separation, and the fixed-level RCA outputs connect easily to virtually any amplifier or receiver.
Quartz-lock digital-synthesizer AM/FM stereo tuner from circa 1982
8 station memory for quick access to favorite FM and AM broadcasts
Clear digital display with band indicators, designed to visually match contemporary Sony components
Solid FM section with good sensitivity and stereo separation for clean, stable reception when used with a suitable antenna
Fixed-level stereo RCA outputs for simple integration with integrated amps, receivers, or preamps
Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 430 x 55 x 300 mm (17.0 x 2.2 x 11.8 inches)
Weight: 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs)
The Sony ST-JX44 is a tidy, easy-to-place tuner that brings reliable FM and AM reception to any vintage or modern system, especially where a compact silver Sony component is desired to complete the look and functionality of an early-’80s stack.
Backed by Radique Audio’s 90-day warranty and our perpetual trade-back policy, you can purchase with confidence; asking $95.
| Weight | 8.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16 × 21 × 6.2 in |
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