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# Very heavy, still can be posted with really well packaging, also can drop off to a Pack & Send for free.# It is still like New, indeed in immaculate condition, looks and function like new.# It was in storage for long, and also been looked after really well.# Everything is in New/Original an...
Are you looking at a tested, healthy example? At A$950, this is a strong deal: it sits just below the A$968 25th-percentile comparable and well under the A$1,484 median, making it genuine bargain territory rather than merely fair pricing. The unknown condition is the only reason not to call it an automatic buy.
The PM665 Vxi is a serious old-school integrated, delivering 150 watts per channel with substantial current capability, a useful MM/MC phono stage, and confident drive for demanding speakers. It is also one of Harman Kardon’s more desirable PM-series models. Because it is a late-1980s amplifier, check both channels, inputs, controls, speaker protection, and phono operation; oxidised switches can cause noise or intermittent channel loss. If it passes those tests, A$950 leaves plenty of value.
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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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