New Harman Kardon Amp??

AudioFilet
AudioFilet Posts: 235
edited May 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
Anybody know if HK's new amp will be sold in the US??

You can see it here:

http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?Region=EUROPE&Country=DK&Language=ENG&cat=AMP&prod=HK%20990/230&sType=C
2 Channel rig:
LSi9"s (modified xover's) & HSU Sub
Harman Kardon HK 990 Amp
Onkyo C-S5VL SACD
Music Hall MMF 5.1
Furman Elite 15

HT rig:
HK AVR-745 & Polk Monitor Series
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited May 2009
    Not sure but I want one...
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2009
    Power Requirement : AC 220V – 240V/50Hz


    It does look pretty nice and the specs are respectable otherwise.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2009
    Face is right that's Euro current on that model. But it looks like a great solution for 4ohm loads in an all-in-one box (for Europeans, that is).

    The new Harmans for the U.S. are similar to last years models..and only run 120W/Channel in 8 ohms and only about 40 Amps Instantaneous, as opposed to 100 amps for this model and 300 watts/channel into 4 ohm? That's impressive!

    cnh

    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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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited May 2009
    Pulls 800w at the wall, XLR inputs, AD1955 DACs

    Doubles down at 4ohms (150x2 @ 8ohm, 300x2 @ 4ohms)

    Good signs ...

    The also have a matching CD player HD-990 (XLR too) designed to link up with amp and lock it's clock with external clock in amp
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited May 2009
    Most likely will not make it to the US. I have seen this happen before with HK. They offer a nice amp over seas and you have to jump through hoops to get one in the US.
    Sunfire TGP, Sunfire Cinema Grand, Sunfire 300~2 (2), Sunfire True Sub (2),Carver ALS Platinum, Carver AL III, TFM-55, C-19, C-9, TX-8, SDA-490t, SDA-390t
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  • oifvet0608
    oifvet0608 Posts: 148
    edited May 2009
    "Mine" I might get this when I go home for the 2 channel rig. When I get home if anyone wants this amp, let me know and I will send it to you. All you will have to pay is the exchange rate and shipping. Might be a little pricey but this thing's a beast.

    I'll be home in November
    Receiver: Marantz SR7002
    Fronts: Canton Chrono 509 DC
    Center: Canton Chrono 505 CM
    Surrounds: Canton Chrono 502 SP
    Sub: SVS PC12-NSD
    TV: 40" 1080i JVC Multisystem LCD(upgrading to 50" Samsung LED)
    Blu-Ray: PS3
    DVD: Pioneer DV-420V (HDMI)(for PAL DVD's)
    Audio/Music: MacBook Pro hooked up thru HDMI
    Gaming: PS3 (oifvet0608) XBOX 360 (JAYtheVET)
    Cables: Inakoustik Reference
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited May 2009
    If I had to downsize from separates, this would be top of the list. I'd just have to run the 220V circuit :0
    -Ignorance is strength -
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited May 2009
    Why do the exclusive Asian/European models always look better than the ones they offer us? And not just HK.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2009
    organ wrote: »
    Why do the exclusive Asian/European models always look better than the ones they offer us? And not just HK.

    That's a good point...I often peruse the international sites of the likes of HK, Denon, Onkyo and so forth. For example Onkyos in Asia offer a Gold model--I can understand that...a bit gaudy for the American market but considered attractive and more expensive looking in Asia?

    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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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited May 2009
    The gold units look awesome. I'm getting sick of silver/grey.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited May 2009
    Sweet! HK makes good stuff.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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