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Under $400 at J&R and it seems like an interesting bunch of features: HDMI + TrueHD support of course, but also some bits that seem unique to Harman Kardon, such as low-feedback amplifiers with ultra wide bandwidth. But how does it sound? Is it good for music too?
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I brought a previous model as a factory refurbished model direct from HK on Ebay. One of the channels was not working properly and they sent me a brand new unit free of charge. It was great for home theater but now I am using the pre-amp section only feeding a 5 channel B&K and it sound phenomenal. Yes the Anthem that is sitting in the main theater room kills it but it costs about 20 times more *and* lacks a power amp section. I would have to say that for sound quality, HK is the best of the mass market types.
how acceptable many even fairly low cost AVRs are when used as a pre-pro. Thus having preamp outputs is a worthwhile AVR option to look for.
Thanks everyone, I did the deed, and the AVR254 is now perched atop my McIntosh tuner in the main system, so I can get a feel for how it "does the music". Currently set up as 2-channel only, with FM in "analog bypass" mode, and feeding standard CD audio in via one of the SPDIF connectors.
I like the rather stark and geometric look.
Two cooling fans! So far they haven't fired up. Hefty power transformer too, but where are the big capacitors?
Mark Levinson and Infinity, they need a high current amplifier in order to Handel the low impedance's of the older infinity designs ML gives them the expertise to design and build a high current amp section. HK used to be the only mass market manufacturer to state their current output and their 50 watters often output more current than some higher end separates even at 100 watts.
HK has suffered a bit in recent years, since Sidney Harman had placed the company on the sales block (he founded the company in 1954!). Service has been an issue often times and increasing so on the newer products which are subcontracted to a large degree (not surprising as even Sony does this!). Actual sound quality always has been excellent for a mass market type approach.
Stu
It had a great anolog section. Sounded just as good as my so called dedicated high end pre amp. I did use a seperate power amp though. Dolby didital and cd digital input also worked wonderful, lots of options and great bass management features. I did blow it up (my fault, vaccum in same outlet) and while in the shop they gave me a loaner in the 2000 series that I thought sounded exactly the same as the 7200.
Bought one along with my blu ray player and TV. The sound is fantastic! Though I do have it hooked up to a Sunfire theater amp so I am only using it as a pre/processor. The Dolby tru and DTS HD are worderous. I have a single HDMI cable from the blu ray player to the HK.
We'll have to agree to disagree about global warming until the next global cooling scare comes along
I just picked one up and set it up today. I'd like to use either a Yamaha M70 or Crown PL4 for the left and right channels. I use 4 ohm speakers. Did you just leave the HK left and right run open without a load?
I have yet to find a way to shut off the HK amps.
Scott
We'll have to agree to disagree about global warming until the next global cooling scare comes along
I think they are nice rec but I never owned one.I read that some manufactures were trading features for quality.they did not say what brand.they said look for the weight difference.they can claim a 100wt rec but in reality its only 75 watts.I think harmen uses real watts.I looked at a few of there receivers.the weight were all about the same on the 7.1.I think I looked at a 50 watt & 65 just a few lbs difference.It got me thinking I have a crutchfeild mag no wts on the rec & sony makes a 100 watter 7.1 with all the features you want on sale for 600.00 if yours & that one are about the same wt.yours is a better deal.
dvd audio & multichannel sacds rule
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