Harman Kardon HK 980

HARMAN KARDON

Superlative two-channel music reproduction is the toughest test of an audio component, and the new Harman Kardon® HK 980 delivers effortlessly. Combining an elegant, new look with time-proven engineering, the HK 980’s high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth design improves transient accuracy and phase linearity while delivering power that is more than a match for even the most demanding loudspeaker loads. The result is lively, dynamic sound that’s a true representation of any recording.

Key Specifications

Audio section – continuous average power (FTC),

(stereo mode): 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms

@ 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, both channels

driven; high instantaneous-current capability

(HCC): ±80 amps

Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight:

116mm x 440mm x 392mm, 12.7kg

Depth measurement includes table stand, knobs,

buttons and terminal connections, unless stated

otherwise; height measurement includes feet and

chassis, unless stated otherwise.

Power

80W x 2 into 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, at <0.07% THD,

with all channels driven simultaneously

High-current (±80 amps), ultrawide-bandwidth

(10Hz – 100kHz) amplifier design

Connectivity

Six stereo analog audio inputs

Two analog recording outputs

One high-quality phono input for connection to record

players with an MM cartridge

Stereo preamp outputs to allow for external power

amplifiers

Heavy-duty binding posts to allow for speaker cables up to

10mm

IR remote extension jacks for control of the amplifier when

it is placed in a cabinet

Ease of Use

High-current capability for the instantaneous current

necessary to drive and control nearly any loudspeaker

system precisely

Ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design for improved transient

accuracy and phase linearity

Low negative feedback for further improved dynamic

accuracy

Use of discrete electronic circuitry to provide the highest

performance level

Sophisticated electronic protection circuitry to guard the

amplifier from short circuits or from damaged speakers and

wires without impairing sound quality by using currentlimiting

or output relays

Dot-matrix display

Tape-monitor loop for recording

Remote A/B speaker switching

Harman Kardon system remote for control of compatible

Harman Kardon CD players and tuners