Harman Kardon 3490

EndersShadow
EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
edited June 2012 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
This is just to see what interest if any there would be in my slightly used Harman Kardon 3490. This AVR has been in my office setup for about a year and a half and used very infrequently. I am the second owner. The first was forum member SilverTuner and I do not think he had it for very long. I still have the original box (with a gnawed corner thanks to my dogs). It works perfectly and has no cosmetic defects that I am aware of. This was used to power a set of Monitor 60?s. I do have the remote and the manual (I believe). I might have all the accessories but wouldn?t know without looking.

I am ONLY thinking about selling it because if I get a new AVR downstairs I plan to move my Integra upstairs so I have a backup should my main AVR die, and because I believe its got better DAC's than the HK and better EQ options?..

I was thinking 300ish + shipping. 300 local. Price is somewhat flexible as I cant find a good gauge for what these are selling for used. Obviously would prefer a localish sale. I would be possibly willing to drive a bit to meet up with someone for a face to face exchange.
"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2012
    Nice receiver. I have one that I use as my TV set up in the office. Two sub-outs, and a really nice DAC--better than it should sound at this price! Currently I'm running mine with a set of Energy RC-10s (which the HK likes!) and a Polk sub. Not sure what the going rate on this is "now" as there was a time when some online sellers were having a price war with this series. So 300 may or may not be a little high? I'd check jr.com to see what they're selling it for now!

    GLWTS. Good power for all but the more difficult loads. Nice big EL transformer and big caps in there. Pretty good FM reception. And a phono section to boot. Oh, and it has Pre-outs (I ran this with an Adcom GFA-545--stepped up the power to another level); decent as a pre-amp for Video sources!

    Great 'starter' for someone, or secondary power for another system.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2012
    cnh wrote: »
    I'd check jr.com to see what they're selling it for now!

    Just did and WOW!, 450 w/ free shipping. No idea it was that much new.....
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2012
    Hmm. I think you're in luck as there seems to be a shortage of this unit at many sellers. The price at JR is not the actually selling price which is lower (you have to call to get a price). I suspect the real price is closer to 300-350?

    But B&H photo is out of stock so they're listing the MSRP 450.

    Perhaps HK is updating the 3490? Who knows.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2012
    Either way willing to negotiate a bit on price on this unit if someone is interested.

    Shoot an offer to me via PM please.....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited May 2012
    I love mine.

    Eventually, I will upgrade, but I have the squeeze through the DAC. Cable box and DVD player hooked up analog, and my TT through the phono. Pre-outs to the B&K makes it all come together. I don't run subs currently, but two sub outs like cnh said.

    It's a do it all product and does it all very nicely. When I upgrade I'll likely keep it for a secondary system.

    GLWS!
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2012
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    I love mine.

    Eventually, I will upgrade, but I have the squeeze through the DAC. Cable box and DVD player hooked up analog, and my TT through the phono. Pre-outs to the B&K makes it all come together. I don't run subs currently, but two sub outs like cnh said.

    It's a do it all product and does it all very nicely. When I upgrade I'll likely keep it for a secondary system.

    GLWS!

    Yup, I debated listing the Integra but its got good DAC's and does HDMI so I can use it in the office so I dont need another DAC for my computer right now..... that and its a backup if the AVR I get blows for some reason.....
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  • Tankman
    Tankman Posts: 419
    edited May 2012
    @EndersShadow...&cnh... thanks for all the great tips you guys give in here.Just a note on the H/K3490,yes the price has gone back up on that unit so 300 is a fair price.When they where first out they went for $499.00 and it is one of the better two channel units out there on the cheap.For some reason they put a better DAC in it.I have the H/K3600 and the DAC in it is not the same one in the H/K3490 its the reason the 3490 is still in my two channel set-up.I want a pre-pro, but the 3490 sounds really good in two channel.Oh i did pull the hood off and it has two 15,000 ufs in it plus one 8,300 ufs and a 6,800 and as you guys know already 4 really nice big rail trans and i nice power supply too.That unit tested out at over 200 watts into 4 ohms into both channels.I feel if they added just a lil more on the caps say about 40,000 plus it would give a add on amp a run for its money.
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited May 2012
    lotsa storage for a rcvr! how much current? must have some powerful bass!

    glwys
    mike
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  • Tankman
    Tankman Posts: 419
    edited May 2012
    sda2mike wrote: »
    lotsa storage for a rcvr! how much current? must have some powerful bass!

    glwys
    mike
    ..it does have a +45 high current it really is a nice unit for the price.I would have too spend a lot more too get a much better DAC and with it having pre-outs and two sub hook ups, not bad at all.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,677
    edited May 2012
    i bought one almost 2 summers ago for 160.00 with plastic on face still. got it home. noticed i couldnt hook center speaker up to it. i sold it for 160.00 wow what was i thinking. had paperwork that said 500.+ he was hard up. i wanted surround sound. not knowing what i was doing i sold it. NOW still not knowing what im doing. i wish i had kept it. never even hooked it up. i have avr in living room and cant be bothered with a center speaker. some say its best. but i like 2channel just as well because i listen to music more....good luck selling the reciever. great price for a nice unit. my friend has one. he loves it.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2012
    in discussions with lifelongnewb
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,685
    edited May 2012
    Good luck with the sale!

    I loved my 3490. I moved it on since I wanted to try a tubed pre and I already had my Parasound.

    For the money, this unit is a steal. Sounds great, tons of options and connections, and will drive a wide range of speakers.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2012
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    in discussions with lifelongnewb

    Havent heard back from lifelongnewb yet, but its still around if someone wants to shoot me an offer... Trying to get this moved if possible
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2012
    still around......
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2012
    Just realized I need to post some pics of it. Here are some I have uploaded already, planning on taking some updated ones tomorrow:

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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,677
    edited May 2012
    nice pics
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2012
    Bump
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,677
    edited May 2012
    question. what does ( in discussion with lifelongnewb ) mean. so i understand cp sayings
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2012
    boston1450 wrote: »
    question. what does ( in discussion with lifelongnewb ) mean. so i understand cp sayings

    it meant we were possible working on a deal, but as of now its still availible.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,677
    edited May 2012
    i apoligize. i was making comments on your beautiful reciever. kinda like others. then i relized this is classified section i will pay more attn to what area of forum im on before making comments..i am a HK owner n lover of 2 units....anyways. good luck on selling. someone WILL be very happy with that unit.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2012
    boston1450 wrote: »
    i apoligize. i was making comments on your beautiful reciever. kinda like others. then i relized this is classified section i will pay more attn to what area of forum im on before making comments..i am a HK owner n lover of 2 units....anyways. good luck on selling. someone WILL be very happy with that unit.

    No worries mate, if nothing else it puts my sale at the top of the list :smile:.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2012
    now listed on the local CL as well
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2012
    Bump still around...

    Also would be willing to trade for a decent 2 channel amp.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2012
    bump..... am I asking too much? Want to move this if possible...
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2012
    Alright, price drop:

    275 + 1/2 shipping.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2012
    Bump... Someone here needs this :smile:. If your interested shoot me an offer
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2012
    Here are pics I just took:

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  • Elrond
    Elrond Posts: 12
    edited May 2012
    Hello EndersShadow,

    I am new here and do not have enough posts to send a PM. I am interested in buying your HK3490. Is it still for sale? I live in Alberta, Canada. I will pay for any shipment.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2012
    As mentioned, I have the same unit running my TV sound in my office. But I had forgotten how big that remote was. You could use that as a softball bat.

    Really, a nice unit Elrond! Don't know what the deal is, shipping to Canada!

    Good luck!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • Elrond
    Elrond Posts: 12
    edited May 2012
    Hello EndersShadow,

    I've found a second hand Hk3490 here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. If I don't hear back from you in a couple of hours, I will go ahead with the one here, close to home.
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