HK 3480

Did I just step on my dinky by picking one up for a bill?

I hear they can be modded as well...

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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,722
    That’s still a great integrated, especially for that price.
  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    Oh good, I was worried there for a minute.
  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    The 3490 is stellar, so if the 80 is close, then I’d say a good buy.
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    From what I can tell, the 90 has XM radio and the 80 doesn't. So for 2 channel they're essentially identical. This is looking better and better :)
  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,010
    I've owned both. Good solid inexpensive stero receivers.
  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,722
    It's important to keep perspective, the 3480 will best most options up to about $300 but stepping even up to $500 gets you into another class of performance. I'd say at $300 or less it's a great option, at $200 or less it's a no brainer...just don't go in expecting miracles as it's not a giant killer or anything.
  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    Then it's perfect for the kitchen and 5JR+s :)
  • Marfly
    Marfly Posts: 66
    edited May 2018
    I bought an HK3480 from another polkie here awhile back. It's an excellent 2ch receiver. The 3490 incorporates digital connections, the 3480 only utilizes analog, but it's a beast at 125wpc.

    I got mine powering a pair of TL2 Blackstones and a vintage, Pioneer SW700 subwoofer pulling bedroom duty. A Yammie S1800 universal and 30gb Ipod for sources and it rocks.

    The FM section works well also if you hook it up to a decent antenna. I got a cheap pair of rabbit ears from the Rat Shack that works just fine. 100 bucks is a good deal. I paid Ryan 150.00 for mine, IIRC.