Harman/kardon HK 990 specifications

Category : Integrated amplifier

General

Technical data

Special features

Manufacturer: Harman/kardon
Model: HK 990
Type: Integrated Amplifier
Years of construction: 2009 - 2012
Color: Black
Dimensions (WxHxD): 440 x 165 x 435 mm
Weight: 19.6 kg
Power consumption: 800 W max.
New price approx.: 1'549 Euro (RRP)

Data for "Hifi-Engine": [1]

Two toroidal transformers
Audio inputs: 8
Tape monitor function: Yes
Phono input: MM and MC
Digital Audio Inputs: 2x coaxial, 2x optical
Processor Input: 2.2 channel
Balanced XLR Inputs: Yes (1x)
HRS Link: Yes
Digital Audio Outputs (Coaxial/Optical): Rear 1/0
Preamplifier Outputs: Yes
Subwoofer Output Power: Yes, dual< /li>
IR input/output connections: Yes

Other models of the same series:
Integrated Amplifier:
Harman/kardon HK 980
Harman/kardon HK 990

Tuner:
Harman/kardon TU 980

A/V Receiver:
Harman/kardon AVR 160
Harman/kardon AVR 260
Harman/kardon AVR 360
Harman/kardon AVR 460
Harman/kardon AVR 660
Harman/kardon AVR 760

CD Player:
Harman/kardon HD 980
Harman/kardon HD 990

Harman/kardon BDP 10
Harman/kardon BDT 20

Picture: Harman/kardon HK 990

Stereo 4/2009
Stereoplay 7/2009
Test excerpt: Audio 10/2009
- "...compared to the uncorrected version of Bach's "St. John b9b57aae83585e17ede4570dcede353cion", the full program impressed with an incredible increase in precision and audibility. The low bass in Yuri Honing's "Star Tracks", which is not without problems in the living room, suddenly played droning-free and clearly to the point. However, anyone who had listened to the system and the errors induced by the room for a long time could also find the corrections excessive, as he exchanged the previously bulky bass for a rather too slender one; turned the previously warm, sometimes marshy fundamental tone into a merciless precision that high-enders would describe as cool and analytical and that did not quite fit the character of the B &W speakers used. But no problem without a solution: in the "LF + MF' operating mode, which does not require tweeter correction, a perfect balance between audibility and gentleness was achieved - which was even improved in the living room, which is plagued by room fashion, when the Harman was also allowed to measure two subs. In the AUDIO listening room, such corrections were not necessary, after all, it is heavily damped. Here, the HK 990 played the trump cards of performance and neutrality and secured a sovereign place in the high-end class. This makes it not only one of the best-sounding amps in its class, but also far ahead of the competition in terms of equipment and flexibility. Rarely has AUDIO had a component in the test that is worth every euro twice and three times as much..."

"...compared to the uncorrected version of Bach's "St. John b9b57aae83585e17ede4570dcede353cion", the full program impressed with an incredible increase in precision and audibility. The low bass in Yuri Honing's "Star Tracks", which is not without problems in the living room, suddenly played droning-free and clearly to the point. However, anyone who had listened to the system and the errors induced by the room for a long time could also find the corrections excessive, as he exchanged the previously bulky bass for a rather too slender one; turned the previously warm, sometimes marshy fundamental tone into a merciless precision that high-enders would describe as cool and analytical and that did not quite fit the character of the B &W speakers used. But no problem without a solution: in the "LF + MF' operating mode, which does not require tweeter correction, a perfect balance between audibility and gentleness was achieved - which was even improved in the living room, which is plagued by room fashion, when the Harman was also allowed to measure two subs. In the AUDIO listening room, such corrections were not necessary, after all, it is heavily damped. Here, the HK 990 played the trump cards of performance and neutrality and secured a sovereign place in the high-end class. This makes it not only one of the best-sounding amps in its class, but also far ahead of the competition in terms of equipment and flexibility. Rarely has AUDIO had a component in the test that is worth every euro twice and three times as much..."

Rating:
- + powerful, precise amp with good calibration and gigantic equipment
- - Phono rather thin
- Overall rating: high-end class
- Price/performance: outstanding

+ powerful, precise amp with good calibration and gigantic equipment< /li>
- Phono rather thin
Overall rating: high-end class
Price/performance: outstanding

Harman/kardon HK 990