HK 3480

FestYboy

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

I hear they can be modded as well...

AsSiMiLaTeD

That’s still a great integrated, especially for that price.

FestYboy

Oh good, I was worried there for a minute.

hochpt21

The 3490 is stellar, so if the 80 is close, then I’d say a good buy.

FestYboy

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

I've owned both. Good solid inexpensive stero receivers.

AsSiMiLaTeD

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

Then it's perfect for the kitchen and 5JR+s

Marfly

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.