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Harman Kardon DVD 101 is a region-1, single-disc DVD player featuring 10-bit/27MHz video DACs with progressive scan, and 24-bit/192kHz audio DACs for high-quality playback. It supports DVDs, VCDs, CDs, and MP3s, featuring both coaxial and optical digital audio outputs, component, S-Video, and composite video outputs. DVD-Video, VCD, CD-Audio, CD-R/RW, MP3.Video Output: Progressive Scan, 10-Bit/27MHz Video DAC.Audio Output: 24-Bit/192kHz Audio DACs, Dolby Digital & DTS output (via coaxial/optical).Region: Region 1 (NTSC).Outputs: 1x Coaxial Digital, 1x Optical Digital, 1x Component (YPbPr), 1x S-Video, 1x Composite.Features: On-Screen Display, Parental Lock, Backlit Remote.Fully tested comes with remote and RCA audio video cables unit has some scratches on the top of unit
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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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