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Hochwertige Audio-Kombination besteht aus Vorverstärker und der passenden Endstufe und einen Tuner. Bedienungsanleitung für allen Geräte vorhanden.
Farbe Silber.
Funktionsfähig
This is a fair ask, leaning slightly firm rather than a bargain: €550 sits above the €482 median and just above the €521 75th percentile, so it’s a touch ambitious, but not out of line for a clean example. It’s well short of “bad value,” especially if it’s fully working and cosmetically honest.
The appeal here is the HK 825 itself: a respected vintage preamp with a strong phono stage, solid build, and the kind of smooth, practical control layout that made it a serious contender in its day. If the condition is genuinely good and it’s complete, this is the sort of piece that can slot into a musical system nicely and hold interest for collectors. At this price, I’d just want confirmation of quiet switching/pots, stable channel balance, and no repair-history surprises.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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