Harman Kardon HK460i Ultrawideband Stereo Receiver 30 WPC Japan
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HK HK460i Ultrawideband Stereo Receiver 30 WPC — Japan, Silver
Made in Japan, the Harman Kardon HK460i is a 1981-era Ultrawideband Linear Phase stereo receiver delivering 30 watts per channel of high-current power into 8 ohms. Harman Kardon’s ultrawideband design philosophy extended frequency response well beyond the audible range, resulting in lower phase shift and cleaner transient response within the listening band — a hallmark of HK engineering that earned the brand a devoted following among music lovers.
The amplifier section uses a discrete, direct-coupled topology with no output capacitors in the signal path, preserving dynamics and delivering tight, controlled bass. Despite a modest 30 watt rating, the high-current design drives real-world speakers with authority that belies its specifications. The tuner section features quartz-locked digital synthesis with six AM and six FM presets, and the linear phase IF filters maintain excellent stereo separation and low distortion across the FM band.
Inputs include phono (MM), tape, and two auxiliary connections, with full tape dubbing capability and a front-panel headphone jack. The elegant silver faceplate with its clean layout and subtle detailing is pure early-80s Harman Kardon — understated and timeless.
This unit is in good cosmetic condition and has undergone our Level One service and testing which should ensure many more years of reliable performance ahead.
Type: Ultrawideband Linear Phase stereo receiver
Power Output: 30W x 2 into 8Ω (20Hz–20kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.05%
Frequency Response: 0.2 Hz – 150 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 80 dB (phono), 95 dB (aux)
Inputs: Phono (MM), Aux 1, Aux 2, Tape
Outputs: Speakers (A/B), tape rec, headphone
Tuner: FM/AM, quartz-locked digital synthesis
FM Presets: 6 FM, 6 AM
FM Sensitivity: 10.8 dBf (mono)
FM Stereo Separation: 45 dB at 1 kHz
Year: 1981
Dimensions: (W x H x D) 18.3″ x 5.1″ x 14.0″ (465 x 130 x 356 mm)
Weight: 19.0 lbs (8.6 kg)
A beautifully designed Japan-made Harman Kardon receiver with that signature warm, musical sound the brand is known for — backed by Radique Audio’s 90-day warranty and perpetual trade-back policy; asking $295.
| Weight | 21 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18 × 22.3 × 9.1 in |
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