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FIVE STAR RATED, AWARD-WINNING, NATIONAL GEAR SELLER! Music lovers and audiophiles who are looking for great sound at an affordable price will love this receiver. (Pair with the set of Bose speakers and/or vintage turntable also for sale on this store.) Enjoy amazing sound with headphones or other gear for CD, vinyl etc. Harman Kardon is known for its high-current design, warm sound, and 45 watts per channel, featuring a black, analog-styled face with 7 knobs, a digital synth tuner, and up to 18 presets. Awesome listening pleasure for all genres of music. Formerly owned by an international touring musician, arranger & Professor Emeritus (1st trombonist with The Boston Pops under legendary conductor Arthur Fiedler, 1st trombonist with The Baltimore Symphony, 1st trombonist with the North Carolina Symphony and 1st trombonist with The Sante Fe Opera Orchestra with legends Igor Stravinsky and Paul Hindemith). Great for an avid music fan, discerning student and/or professional musician. In person pick up - Greater Nashville area. Convenient pick up times Mon. to Sat. from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT.
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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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