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CD-spelare som var något före sin tid avseende prestanda och digitala kretslösningar när den släpptes. Vann EISA-award. Går även använda som DAC med optisk och coaxial ingång. Originalförpackning. Säljes till lägre pris då cd-släden ej stannar i utsläppt läge så man får vara snabb med att byta cd-skivor (eller försöka reparera den). Uppstod efter att jag lät en audiofil-tweak-firma uppgradera op-ampar till AD8620. Frånsett detta har jag inte märkt något fel på denna cd-
This looks like a strong deal at kr 500. Typical used asking prices for the HD 970 cluster more around roughly kr 1,000–kr 2,500 in Europe, with cleaner examples often landing near the lower-middle of that band, so this one is comfortably cheap if it works properly.
It’s a well-regarded player for the money: smooth, musical, and notably capable for a mid-2000s CD deck, with the bonus of digital inputs for use as a DAC. The main buyer watchout is age-related transport or disc-reading issues, which are common enough on older CD players, so confirmation that it reads discs quickly and tracks without hesitation would make this an easy pickup.
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Harman Kardon traces its origins to 1953, when Dr. Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon, both engineers frustrated with conservative audio manufacturing at the David Bogen Company, invested $5,000 each to launch their venture in Westbury, New York. Their debut product, the Festival D1000, became the world's first compact AM/FM hi-fi receiver, blending breakthrough technology with sleek design to make high-fidelity sound accessible beyond technical enthusiasts. Pioneering innovations like the 1958 Festival TA230 stereo receiver, the 1959 Citation II ultra-wide bandwidth tube amplifier, and the 1970 CAD5 hi-fi cassette recorder with Dolby noise reduction cemented their legacy in simplifying premium audio for the home.
The brand focuses on integrated receivers, amplifiers, tuners, and speakers that emphasize performance, reliability, and elegant industrial design. Over decades, it expanded into home theater systems and automotive audio, powering systems in vehicles from Land Rover and BMW to Volvo and Polestar. While not delving into turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, Harman Kardon prioritizes cohesive hi-fi components that deliver warm, detailed sound without unnecessary complexity.
Harman Kardon holds a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, renowned among knowledgeable buyers for its enduring quality and value rather than ultra-high-end exotica or vintage collector status. Now part of Harman International, it appeals to discerning listeners seeking dependable, stylish gear that echoes its innovative heritage without commanding boutique premiums.
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