Harman/kardon HK 6500 specifications

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After about 10 years, I have the pots in a Bremen specialist workshop clean. The result for the 180€ was very good. It is still running into the year 2020 to this day.

Manufacturer: Harman/kardon
Model: HK 6500
Type: Integrated Amplifier
Years of construction: 1989 - 1991
Color: Black
Remote Control: No
Power Consumption: 210 Watts
Dimensions: 443 x 134 x 359 mm (WxHxD)
Weight: 9.2 kg
Factory price approx.: 1198 DM

Number of inputs: 7
- Tuner
- CD
- Video
- Tape-1-In
- Tape-2-In
- External processor In
- Phono MC/MM

CD
Video
Tape-1-In
Tape-2-In
External processor In
Phono MC/MM

Number of outputs: 6
- 2 Pairs of Speakers
- External processor Out
- Tape-1-Out
- Tape-2-Out
- Headphone jack (6.3mm jack)

2 pairs of speakers
External Processor Out
Tape-1-Out
Tape-2-Out
Headphone jack (6.3mm jack)

Continuous power (with total harmonic distortion):
- 8 643961b8da111c0a15d770a1109a86d4: 70 (at 0.09%)
- 4 643961b8da111c0a15d770a1109a86d4: 70W (at 0.3%)
- According to div. Test reports zw. 100 and 120 Watts !
Dynamic power
- 8 643961b8da111c0a15d770a1109a86d4:
- 4 643961b8da111c0a15d770a1109a86d4:
- Buffering: 2x 13000 µF
Total Harmonic distortion: 0.3 %
Attenuation factor: 65
Input (sensitivity/impedance) < ul>
Phono (MM): 2.2mV/47 k643961b8da111c0a15d770a1109a86d4, 125 pF
Phono (MC): 120 µV/56 ohm
Tuner/CD: 135 mV/22 k643961b8da111c0a15d770a1109a86d4

Output (level/impedance): ?

Frequency response: 0.5 Hz - 150,000 Hz

Tone control:

Bass: ±10 dB (at 50 Hz)
Treble: ±10 dB (at 10 kHz)

Loudness: yes

Subsonic: yes (15 Hz, 6 dB/ Octave )

Mute: yes

Direct/Line-Straight: no

Ripple voltage distance (short-circuited): ?

Stereo channel separation: yes

Signal-to-noise ratio:

Line: 98 dB
Phono(MM): 80 dB
Phono(MC): 76 dB

8 ohms: 70 (at 0.09%)
4 643961b8da111c0a15d770a1109a86d4s: 70W (at 0.3%)
According to div. Test reports zw. 100 and 120 Watts !

8 643961b8da111c0a15d770a1109a86d4:
4 643961b8da111c0a15d770a1109a86d4:
Buffering: 2x 13000 µF

Phono (MM): 2.2mV/47 k643961b8da111c0a15d770a1109a86d4, 125 pF
Phono(MC): 120 µV/56 643961b8da111c0a15d770a1109a86d4
Tuner/CD : 135 mV/22 k643961b8da111c0a15d770a1109a86d4

Bass: ±10 dB (at 50 Hz)
Treble: ±10 dB (at 10 kHz)

Line: 98 dB
Phono (MM): 80 dB
Phono (MC): 76 dB< /li>

Phono-MM/MC-Cartridge
Phase-Correct Loudness
Tape Monitor
4 and 8 ohm changeover switches in the power supply

Further data for "Hifi-Engine": [1]

Further models of the same series:
Integrated Amplifier:
Harman/kardon HK 6100
Harman/kardon HK 6200
Harman/kardon HK 6500
Harman/kardon HK 6600
Harman/kardon HK 6800
Harman/kardon HK 6900

Harman/kardon TU 909
Harman/kardon TU 940 0
Harman/kardon TU 9600

CD Player:
Harman/kardon HD 7300
Harman/kardon HD 7400
Harman/kardon HD 7450
Harman/kardon HD 7500 II
Harman/kardon HD 7600 II

Tape Deck:
Harman/kardon TD 4200
Harman/kardon TD 4400
Harman/kardon TD 4500
Harman/kardon TD 4600
Harman/kardon TD 4800

Equalizer:
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The Harman Kardon has been the test winner several times in all well-known Hi-fi magazines.
He has been classified in the top class 1 with a sensational price / performance ratio.
There was no better amplifier for 1000 DM at that time and even today the device is hard to beat. It impresses with a powerful, warm sound and a very good spatial representation. However, you should make sure that all potentiometers work scratch-free when purchasing.
A well-preserved device with an instruction manual in mint condition and without the said potentiometer problem can cost up to 300 euros.
In terms of sound, he is also worth it.
Processed very simply and inexpensively for a 1000 DM device. c279c1ef3fe7ca1956b057d2e95af71b Onkyo Rotel f13e3963c9624dbc775c57d41fbe61ab and Yamaha have built much better devices since !
In terms of sound, he is first cream !
During extensive sound comparisons at that time (1990), a deeper bass foundation was found compared to Onkyo , c279c1ef3fe7ca1956b057d2e95af71b, etc., but the workmanship was definitely not so high-quality, at high volumes there was always a background noise audible, but it was hard to beat in class sonically, after 15 years the potentiometers scratched the balance control with temporary channel failure.