Harman Kardon HK3490 Stereo Receiver

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2 star		2
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The insanely powerful Harman Kardon(R) HK 3490 combines all of an audiophile's must-haves (high-performance phono preamp, preout/main-in jacks, high-current amplification) with an array of multichannel extras (digitial-audio inputs, video switching, dual subwoofer outputs and Dolby(R) Virtual Speaker technology). Add The Bridge II docking station, and the HK 3490 will connect as elegantly to your newfangled iPod as it does to your time-honored turntable. The HK 3490 isn't a snob about where the music comes from, as long as it sounds great when it reaches its final destination — your ears.

Specification	Description
Model	3490, HARHK3490, HK 3490, HK3490
UPC	028292506451
# of AM/FM Tuner Presets	30
AM/FM Radio	Yes
Audio Response Bandwidth	10Hz-110kHz
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard	Yes
Battery Type	Remote
Benefits	Convenient front-panel audio/video input for use with video games or portable playersInput for harman/kardon® The Bridge II™
Capacity UOM	mAh
Channels	2 Channels
Chemistry	Alkaline
Connections	Headphone 1/4" (1)A/V Input RCA (3)A/V Output RCA (1)FM antenna (1)AM antenna (1)Phono input RCA
Country Of Origin	China
Description Header	Born to make beautiful music.
Display Catalog Number	55029763
Display Illumination Color	Blue
Enclosure Color	Black/Gray
End Product Indicator	Yes
Included in the Box	harman/kardon® HK 3490 Stereo ReceiverRemote control"AAA" batteries (2)AM loop antennaFM wire antenna<
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	12
Manufacturer Part Number	HK 3490
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	12
MAP Price	449.0
Model	HK 3490
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Power Consumption Operational	310.0
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep	<1
Product Depth	18.5
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Disclaimer	Dolby and Dolby Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Product Height	10.5
Product Type	A/V receivers
Product Weight	23
Product Weight UOM	pounds
Product Width	22
Size	AAA
Supported Languages	English
Technology	IR
Type	Dot-matrix front-panel display
Voltage	1.5
Voltage UOM	Volts

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★★★★★

5.0

Simple but nice.

"I formally owned a Rotel RX-1050 and decided to give the 3490 a try. I really prefer a nice 2 channel amp to drive my B&H 603's and the HK does the job well. What I liked that you won't find in other 2 channel amps is two digital in's, xm ready, ipod integration and 2x sub out. For the price you really can't beat it. The size is about 33% larger than my Rotel. The power about 25% more. The controls of cours..." Read Full Review »

Jun 26, 2008 by NSFW

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2.0

MADE IN CHINA. QC WORKMANSHIP LACKING!

"HK CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID MY MC CARTRIDGE WOULD WORK. PURCHASED RECEIVER AND NO LUCK, MM ONLY AND RETURNED TO JR FOR [$]. HK WILL NOT PAY FOR SHIPPING OR CONTACT ME BACK. GOING BACK TO A YAMAHA LINE UP. I SET IT UP AND THE TUNER HAS NO SIGNAL STRENTH INDICATOR. THE VOLUME CONTROL WILL TAKE "THREE" TURNS TO GET VOLUME UP TO A SEMI LOUD LEVEL AND THE SAME COMING DOWN. NO FINE TUNING AT ALL! ALL INPUT SELECTORS ARE ..." Read Full Review »

Jun 03, 2009 by F-15 BOMB LOADER

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5.0

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Jun 26 2008

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Harman Kardon HK3490 Stereo Receiver Review

Excellent receiver for a moderate price

★★★★★

5.0

"I bought this receiver to replace an older Sherwood stereo receiver. I use the receiver only for music listening so can't comment on its use with television. This unit is far superior to my old one with substantial power and excellent high and mid-range sound reproduction, which allows me to hear s …" Read Full Review »

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Harman Kardon HK3490 Stereo Receiver Review

Leaves little left to be desired

★★★★★

5.0

"I use this stereo receiver in my college dorm room; my laptop/ipod, xbox 360, and TV are all hooked up to it.It truly is a music-oriented receiver, and it performs accordingly. The music playing out of this machine is incredible.In terms of movies and video games, it certainly gets the job done and …" Read Full Review »

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Harman Kardon HK3490 Stereo Receiver Review

Amazing sound, worth every penny

★★★★★

5.0

"I've had this receiver for a 3 months now, and I am incredibly impressed. I'm a college student working on creating my first high-end stereo system, and this receiver fit the bill precisely. I'm powering a set of Cambridge Soundworks T205 speakers, and they sound unbelievable with this receiver. The …" Read Full Review »

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Harman Kardon HK3490 Stereo Receiver Review

Great! Really really great receiver!

★★★★★

5.0

"I purchased from B&H this receiver along with pair of JBL L890 and HK48 DVD player. I am SO happy with my purchase that words can't describe. Sound quality is TOP NOTCH. You can spend many thousands more and not get this amazing transparency and soundstage. I simply have never had better piece of au …" Read Full Review »

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Simple but nice.

MADE IN CHINA. QC WORKMANSHIP LACKING!

Simple but nice.

Excellent receiver for a moderate price

Leaves little left to be desired

Amazing sound, worth every penny

Great! Really really great receiver!

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