Just Arrived! Harman/Kardon A 402 Integrated Amplifier
A very conservative 40 watts/channel. Total dual mono design. Ultra cool led meters. beautiful sound with a great phono section. Connects 2 turnatbles, 2 tape decks, 3 line level components. Pre out/main in jacks. This is a winner!
In fact,I'm running this amplifier for over 30 (!) years now. It never failed,it sounds great,it looks beautiful. I will never give it away! The volume pot is scratching a little bit and maybe I have to replace the elkos. I also own the T 403 tuner and a tangential arm turntable, the Rabco ST 7. Everything in good condition and just working fine.
How do you like this amp today after trying it a little bit more? Just getting my recaped now, even though I probably could have gotten another amp for the price I'm paying to get it in shape, but I just feel in love with this machine. How does it compare to some of the best Marantz gear from the 70s you think?
Owned many vintage amps of all makes our the years and you'll be hard pressed to find anything that can out perform this gem. Have compared some high end amps with the A402 and couldn't find one that out did this guy. The A402's are not for sale too often, if you come across one at reasonable price Grab It! If your not lucky enough to come across one the 2nd choice is the HK730 receiver which is very similar dual powered amps.
In fact,I'm running this amplifier for over 30 (!) years now. It never failed,it sounds great,it looks beautiful. I will never give it away! The volume pot is scratching a little bit and maybe I have to replace the elkos. I also own the T 403 tuner and a tangential arm turntable, the Rabco ST 7. Everything in good condition and just working fine.
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Owned many vintage amps of all makes our the years and you'll be hard pressed to find anything that can out perform this gem. Have compared some high end amps with the A402 and couldn't find one that out did this guy. The A402's are not for sale too often, if you come across one at reasonable price Grab It! If your not lucky enough to come across one the 2nd choice is the HK730 receiver which is very similar dual powered amps.
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