Harman Kardon has announced the introduction of the HK 3490 stereo receiver, which includes video switching for use in home entertainment systems, as well as iPod and portable music player connectivity.
The HK 3490 incorporates a high current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier featuring high-powered output devices. Audiophile specifications include; 2 x 120 watts RMS into 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD and the HK 3490 provides video as well as digital and analog audio connections to accommodate a variety of program sources, including a legacy turntable input.
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Other features include two digital audio inputs (one coaxial and one digital) to listen to sources with digital audio outputs and additionally offers iPod/iPhone (not included) audio and video connectivity using The Bridge II docking station (sold separately).
Also incorporated into the unit is Dolby Virtual Speaker and Dolby Headphone processing to deliver surround-sound audio from a pair of loudspeakers or headphones.
Harman Kardon have packaged the unit in a newly introduced industrial design, with a minimalist appearance, and rounded corners. It is finished with a gloss-black top panel and dark graphite lower panel, all accented by soft white illumination.
RRP
$799.
