Hk 990

mara5
mara5 Posts: 54
edited December 2011 in Electronics
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,120
    edited December 2011
    Ok, first we need to know the full model number. Second, what are u using this with and for? What is the associated equipment, room size, music or movies, etc. Then perhaps folks will chime in.
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
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    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited December 2011
    That is the full model number. This is HKs new 2000+ dollar integrated amp, I believe it is a 150 watts x 2 and fairly well built. I have the companion CDP...the HD 990 which, at its price point, is pretty good. I cannot speak to the integrated because I have not heard that but the "reviews" have been favorable although I would add that I think 2000+ is a bit much for that unit feature wise!

    I doubt they will sell many for 2000-2500. But if they had offered it in the 1200-1400 dollar range they may have had more "takers". They set their price point too high because there's a LOT of great gear available for $2500 or a bit more!

    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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  • mara5
    mara5 Posts: 54
    edited December 2011
    As stated that is the full model #. When purchased would be used with KEF xq40's. 2Ch. only room approx. 14x14 (open stairwell).

    CNH it can be had for $1599. now
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited December 2011
    Again I haven't heard this particular unit. But I'd probably consider biting if it were 1500 or less and I had the cash on hand which would put it in the NAD C375 and the Cambridge Audio Azur 840A price range--good company!

    I like the HK sound (in general) and think it would probably pair well with KEFs!

    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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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited December 2011
    Again - if you don't mind buying used:

    Nice price for the Cambridge 840A- seller has good rating (no affiliation):
    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intatran&1328532619&/Cambridge-Audio-840A-V1-Silver

    Another plug for the MF 3.2:
    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intatran&1328146825&/Musical-Fidelity-A3.2

    With either, you'd have plenty of coin left over if your budget is $1500 to buy some good quality interconnects and music to enjoy the setup.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,377
    edited December 2011
    Why is that HK model so expensive? What makes it sooooo much better than the HK-3490?
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited December 2011
    Look at the insides:

    http://www.harmankardon.com/resources//Brands/HarmanKardon/Products/ProductImages/en-US/HK%20990/HK%20990_IMG5_800X600.GIF

    That's a different architecture and 20 more lbs of weight with DUAL toroidal Transformers, etc.

    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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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited December 2011
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