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Harman Kardon HK 3490 2 x 120W Stereo Receiver

Harman Kardon HK 3490 2 x 120W Stereo Receiver


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Brand: Harman Kardon
Category: CE

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 5 reviews
Sales Rank: 1535

Color: SilverBlack
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 33
Dimensions (in): 15 x 17.4 x 6.4

MPN: HK 3490
Model: HK 3490
UPC: 028292506451
EAN: 0028292506451
ASIN: B00198F89A

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Features:
  • Affordable stereo receiver with Remote A/B switching
  • Compatible with the Bridge II docking station for iPod playback, control, and charging
  • Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker surround modes
  • Dual subwoofer output, with trigger for direct connection to powered subwoofers
  • XM Tuner Ready

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The HK 3490 was born to make beautiful music and, like all specialists, it's very good at what it does. It features high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplification, a signature Harman Kardon technology that delivers all the subtlety of an original musical performance, whether reproduced from vinyl or your MP3 player of choice. But even specialists enjoy a change of pace from time to time. So the HK 3490 also features four high-quality composite video inputs, and convenient front-panel inputs for video games and portable audio players.

At 120 watts per channel, this powerful HK 3490 stereo receiver combines all of an audiophile's must-haves (high performance phono preamp, preouts/main-in jacks, high-current amplification) with an array of multichannel extras (digital-audio inputs, video switching, dual subwoofer outputs and Dolby Virtual Speaker technology). Add the optional Bridge II docking station, and the HK 3490 will connect as elegantly to your newfangled iPod as it does to your time-honored turntable. The HK 3490 isn't a snob about where the music comes from, as long as it sounds great when it reaches its final destination: your ears. Connects to the optional Harman Kardon-engineered The Bridge II docking station for iPod playback, control and charging Stereo preamp outputs allow the use of an external power amplifier Two digital audio inputs (one coaxial and one digital) Convenient front-panel audio/video input for use with video games or portable players One high-quality phono input for connection of record players with an MM cartridge Two analog recording outputs (tape and video) FM stereo/FM/AM tuner with RDS, auto preset, direct-access tuning and 30 presets Two-line dot-matrix display for clear visibility Dimmer reduces the brightness of the information screen, or switches it off completely



Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Product   September 8, 2008
The Cook (Minnesota)
I have had this stereo receiver for several weeks now and I am extremely pleased with its performance. Installation was a snap and provides excellent performance with all of my other components. Definitely worth the money!


4 out of 5 stars Nice two channel solution with digital options   August 30, 2008
M. Galicki (New York, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I formally owned a Rotel RX-1050 and decided to give the 3490 a try. I really prefer a nice 2 channel amp to drive my B&H 603's and the HK does the job well. What I liked that you won't find in other 2 channel amps is two digital in's, xm ready, ipod integration and 2x sub out. For the price you really can't beat it. The size is about 33% larger than my Rotel. The power about 25% more.
The controls of course are very limited, source+balance+tone. No EQ.
The phono amp provided hum free sound from my Tech. 1200.
I will mention that the Bridge I device has some problems with this new amp. HK told me that the manual has a typo when they said the Bridge I would work with this device and I have to wait until the Bridge II is released in September.
My only other small complaint is the device has composite out for video. Why bother? This would have been a home run with component/DVI or HDMI out. Doesn't seem like it would have added that much to the price to add a HD capable switch to the device.
I'm sure a 3495 will come out in a year and fix this. :-)



4 out of 5 stars Good Stereo Receiver   August 19, 2008
p.funk (Texas)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

This receiver has excellent power, looks slick, and sounds sharp. My speakers now sound much cleaner and the low end is much stronger. The only bad part about it is the lack of sound field controls (you can adjust the bass, treble, and balance, but that is about it). All together I say it's an excellent bare bones stereo receiver.


5 out of 5 stars Nice receiver   August 13, 2008
Aloha Motel (New Jersey)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I was in the market for a simple receiver with not a lot of frills. This is a good product, that has met all my needs, and more.


5 out of 5 stars An impressive package for the price   August 8, 2008
Inquiring Mind (Brookline, MA United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I was in search of a good old-fashioned amp, a replacement for a previous Harman Kardon, so I was a bit biased...but this is an incredibly powered amp, with FM tuner, video inputs, much more, and at a price that causes one to stop dead in your tracks and order it. I did, and I have no idea how they put together such sound quality at such a low price.

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