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Harman Kardon HK 990 integrated amplifier Specifications

Sidebar 1: Specifications

Description: Solid-state two-channel integrated amplifier with analog/digital inputs, tone controls, bass management, and system equalization. Line-level analog inputs: 6 pairs single-ended (RCA), 1 pair balanced (XLR), processor HT bypass (RCA), 2 subwoofer (RCA). Phono inputs: 1 moving-magnet, 1 moving-coil. Digital inputs: 2 optical, 2 coax, 1 HRS. Line-level analog outputs: 2 L/R, 2 subwoofer. Digital outputs: 2 coax. Output power: 150Wpc into 8 ohms (21.75dBW), 300Wpc into 4 ohms (21.75dBW). Line-level input sensitivity: 350mV. Line-level input impedance: 43k ohms. Phono input sensitivity: 10mV (MM), 1mV (MC). Phono input impedance: 47k ohms (MM), 100 ohms (MC). Frequency response: 10Hz–170kHz, +0/–3dB at 1W; 20Hz–100kHz at half power. Signal/noise ratio: 109dB (line), 75dB (MC), IHF-A (–3dB). THD, both channels driven: <0.03%, 20Hz–20kHz, at 150Wpc (8 ohms); <0.3%, 20Hz–20kHz, at 300Wpc (4 ohms).
Dimensions: 17 5/16" (440mm) W by 6.5" (165mm) H by 17 1/8" (435mm) D. Weight: 43.1 lbs (19.6kg).
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: FO 0008-01066.
Price: $2599. Approximate number of dealers: 6.
Manufacturer: Harman Kardon, Harman International Industries, 400 Atlantic Street, 15th Floor, Stamford, CT 06901. Tel: (800) 422-8027, (203) 328-3500. Web: www.harmankardon.com.

COMPANY INFO
Harman Kardon
400 Atlantic Street, 15th Floor
Stamford, CT 06901
(800) 422-8027
www.harmankardon.com
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yoniyama's picture
Submitted by yoniyama on March 27, 2012 - 11:24am

I have my Sony XA-5400ES hooked up to the Harmon Kardon HK 990 (now you know I am a certified fan of Mr Rubinson) of which the sound comes out from a pair of Revel Performa M20.  I usually play the Sony through the XLR input and in Direct Path mode, rather than an optical input. 

I am quite happy with the set up but now I need to replace the book shelf speakers with floor standing ones so my 3 year-old baby won't be knocking down the speakers onto her head.  And I don't plan to use any sub-woofer.

I have narrowed the choice of floor standing speakers to:

1  Magneplanar 1.7; or

2  PSB Synchrony 2.

I have heard both speakers at two different dealers with different amps and cd player, but I have not been able to hear them at home with my HK990 and Sony XA-5400ES.  The Synchrony 2 does everything very well, but it lacks the ribbon magic of the 1.7.  I worry about 1.7's lack of bass, even though the HK 990 should be powerful enough.  (I know a sub-woofer could be a solution to the bass deficiency of the 1.7, but I am NOT getting a sub-woofer.)

Any comment for my concern or suggestion for an alternative at a similar price range would be much appreciated.

 

 

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JohnyBGood's picture
Submitted by JohnyBGood on May 15, 2012 - 6:02pm

The manual isn't very thorough.  I'd love to know how to adjust bass & treble.

rg500g's picture
Submitted by rg500g on April 30, 2014 - 3:52pm

I need to ask a clarifying question.  Do I understand correctly that should I wish to listen to an LP on my turntable through the HK and take advantage of equalization, I really need to digitize the LP and play that instead, otherwise I am limited to a 'direct' source which will not be able to take advantage of equalization configurations created during the setup process?  I was days away from purchasing the amplifier, but if this is the case I'll need to look at other options.

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