Harman Kardon 980 Hfi + Acoustic Energy Neo 3 V2 Speakers

Harman Kardon 980 System With Acoustic Energy Neo3 V2 Floorstanding Speakers

Harman Kardon 980 System

High Current Capability

Ultrawide bandwidth

Phono input

A/B speaker selection

Heavy-duty binding posts Superlative two-channel music reproduction is the toughest test of an audio component, and the new Harman Kardon® HK 980 delivers effortlessly. Combining an elegant new look with time-proven engineering, the HK 980’s high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth design improves transient accuracy and phase linearity while delivering power that is more than a match for even the most demanding loudspeaker loads. The result is lively, dynamic sound that’s a true representation of the original performance.

Key Specifications

Audio Section – Continuous Average Power (FTC), (stereo mode): 80 watts per channel

into 8 ohms @ 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, both channels driven; High Instantaneous

Current capability (HCC): ±80 amps

Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight: 116mm x 440mm x 392mm, 12.7kg

Depth measurement includes table stand, knobs, buttons and terminal connections, unless stated otherwise;

height measurement includes feet and chassis, unless stated otherwise.

Features

Power

80W x 2 into 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, at <0.07% THD, with all channels driven simultaneously

High-current (±80 amps), ultrawide-bandwidth (10Hz – 100kHz) amplifier design

Connectivity

Six analog stereo audio inputs

Two analog recording outputs

One high-quality phono input for connection of record players with an MM cartridge

Stereo preamp outputs allow the use of external power amplifiers

Heavy-duty binding posts allow for the use of speaker cables up to 10mm

2 IR remote extension jacks for control of the amplifi er when placed in a cabinet

Ease of Use

High Current Capability provides the instantaneous current necessary to precisely drive and control nearly any loudspeaker system.

Ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design for improved transient accuracy and phase linearity

Low negative feedback for further improved dynamic accuracy

Use of discrete electronic circuitry to provide the highest performance level

Sophisticated electronic protection circuitry guards the amplifi er from short-circuiting or from damaged speakers and wires,

without impairing sound quality, by using of current-limiting or output relays

Dot-matrix display

Tape monitor loop for recording

Remote A/B speaker switching

Harman Kardon system remote for control of compatible Harman Kardon CD players and tuners

HD 980 CD Player

Highlights

CD text support

MP3 playback with ID3 support

24-Bit/176kHz SRC

CD-R/CD-RW playback

The HD 980 is engineered to deliver the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, With signal-to-noise specs mirroring those of the mixing consoles on which the original recordings were made, and a 32-bit DSP for the highest possible jitter rejection, the HD 980 delivers musical purity without artifacts or veils. You’ll hear nothing (at least not from the HD 980) to distract you from your favorite music.

Key Specifications

Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz, +0dB/–0.5dB; “A”-weighted S/N Ratio: >110dB;

THD: <0.0009% @ 1kHz; Dynamic Range: >100dB; Channel Separation: >100dB

Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight: 63mm x 440mm x 332mm, 3.8kg

Depth measurement includes table stand, knobs, buttons and terminal connections, unless stated otherwise; height measurement includes feet and chassis, unless stated otherwise.

Connectivity

One analog stereo audio output

Two digital audio outputs (one coaxial and one optical)

IR remote extension jacks for control of the player when placed in a cabinet

Ease of Use

Digital processing for highest possible jitter rejection based on a 32-bit DSP

24-Bit/176kHz sample rate converter (SRC)

24-Bit resolution enhancer for lowest possible noise level and intermodulation distortion (IMD)

High-grade Wolfson® WM8740 D/A converter, capable of highlighting the outstanding performance of the SRC

CD playback with CD Text functionality

MP3 playback with ID3 Tag information

Digital outputs for direct connection to external digital-to-analog converters

Sophisticated programming features to automatically play tracks in preprogrammed or random order

Direct entry of discs and tracks from the remote control; forward and reverse disc skip

Display of time elapsed and time remaining of current track or time remaining of programmed tracks

Full compatibility with CD-R and CD-RW format to play (finalized) recordable and erasable discs.

Dot-matrix display

Dimmer reduces brightness of the information screen, or switches it off completely

Remote control input and output for control via system remote control of compatible Harman Kardon amplifiers

TU 980 Tuner

Highlights

Dual-band DAB

Coaxial digital output

Remote in/out

30 analog presets

FM/AM 99 digital presets

Radio Data System (RDS)

The first (more than 50 years ago) Harman Kardon® product was a tuner, and we’ve been improving them ever since. The TU 980 combines the distortion-free, CD-like sound of Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) with information-rich RDS FM, and features a bright, legible two-line display. You can control it with its own remote, or with the remote from most Harman Kardon amplifiers. Either way, you’ll enjoy the drift-free reception Harman Kardon tuners are famous for.

Key Specifications

DAB tuner – Band III: 174MHz – 240MHz; Band L: 1452MHz – 1492MHz;

Adjacent Channel Rejection: 35dB

FM/AM tuner – Ultimate (maximum) S/N Ratio (measured at 1mV RF input level),

(mono): 65dB; (stereo): 60dB

Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight: 63mm x 440mm x 334mm, 3.4kg

Depth measurement includes table stand, knobs, buttons and terminal connections, unless stated otherwise;

height measurement includes feet and chassis, unless stated otherwise.

Features

Connectivity

Two digital outputs (optical and coaxial) for DAB signals

One analog stereo audio output

IR remote extension jacks for control of the tuner when placed in a cabinet

Ease of Use

CD-like audio quality with Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)

Automatic scan for DAB digital radio stations; 99 DAB presets

FM with Radio Data System (RDS); auto preset and 30 FM/AM presets

Programmable station list for DAB radio stations: favorite station, alphanumeric, active station or tidy station

Dynamic label segment (DLS) allows information provided by the broadcaster to scroll on the display

Program type and multiplex name indication visible on the display

Time, date and bit-rate indication, channel and frequency indication on the display

Signal error rate shows level of correction to the DAB signal to maintain high audio quality

Two-line dot-matrix display for clear visibility

Dimmer reduces the brightness of the information screen, or switches it off completely

Remote control input and output for control via system remote control of compatible Harman Kardon amplifiers

Remote control

Dual-band DAB/FM/AM tuner with RDS

Acoustic Energy NEO 3 V2 floorstanding speakers

Specifications2.5 - way reflex loaded

HF Driver - 25mm Neodymium ring radiator

LF/MF Driver - 130mm pressed alloy cone

Cabinet - Braced 15mm MDF carcass

Freq response 43 Hz - 45kHz +/- 3dB

Freq range 35 Hz - 45kHz @ - 6dB

Power handling 170 watts RMS

Amp compatibility 25 - 150 watts into 8 Ohms

Nominal impedance - 8 Ohms

Sensitivity - 90dB

Dimensions - 905mm x 203mm x 242mm (HxWxD)

Weight - 14kg (single speaker unpacked)

Finishes - Black, Vermont