9/15/2011

Harman Kardon Signature Series 2.1 Multichannel Amplifier Review

Harman Kardon Signature Series 2.1 Multichannel Amplifier
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This seems like a really nicely built amp. I bought a demo model for under $500 which makes is a real bargain. It runs warm but not hot to the touch. It sounds very dynamic and clean, I can't detect any kind of coloration from the amp. If anything it's too transparent because it will make bad sources sound as they are: bad. I haven't tried it with any big speakers to see how well the bottom end hits, but the top end seems real good. Very dynamic for movies with my Atlantic Tech. System 270 THX Select speakers. The retail prices are a bit high, for $1200 I'd probably prefer other amps such at Outlaw's Model 750 for $1099 or others from Parasound, B&K or Rotel. But if you can find a decent price on this amp it is a high quality product. It could easily meet THX Ultra specs for power and performance.

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The Signature 2.1's brute-force high-current capability (over 100 amperes!) belies the sonic delicacy and fine detail that this power amplifier is capable of delivering. With an astonishing ultrawide bandwidth of 1kHz to 170kHz (?3dB), the 2.1 provides tight, fast, controlled bass down the lowest reproducible octaves; a panoramic, three-dimensional soundstage; and open, articulate treble. It's warm and natural-sounding at any volume level.Weighing almost fifty pounds, the 2.1 is designed to deliver the full impact of the wide dynamic range of today's movie soundtracks and digital music media. Five separate channels each deliver 100 watts into 8 ohms or 150 watts into 4 ohms, all channels driven 20Hz to 20kHz, with less than 0.03% total harmonic distortion. Yet its efficient design and generous convection heat exchanger totally eliminate the need for noisy forced-air fans.

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