Harman Kardon HK3250 Stereo Receiver – 40 WPC, High Current
$174.00
Forty watts a channel into 8 ohms at 0.09% distortion, from Harman Kardon’s high-current design — ±20 amps of instantaneous current, which is the figure that matters when a speaker load turns awkward. Six inputs, dual speaker outputs, a 30-preset AM/FM tuner and ±10 dB of bass and treble. Black metal chassis, full-function remote included.
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Harman Kardon HK3250 Stereo Receiver – Classic High-Current Design with Exceptional Sonic Performance
The Harman Kardon HK3250 stereo receiver exemplifies the brand’s renowned high-current amplifier technology and elegant minimalist design from the late 1990s. Delivering impressive sonic performance with warm, detailed sound reproduction, this versatile receiver is an excellent addition to any home audio system.
The HK3250 features Harman Kardon’s signature high-current design philosophy, providing 40 watts per channel into 8 ohms with remarkable dynamic capability. The amplifier section boasts an impressive ±20 amp high-instantaneous current capability, allowing it to drive demanding speaker loads with authority while maintaining exceptionally low distortion levels of just 0.09% THD.
Versatility is a hallmark of this receiver, with six input sources (CD, TV/Aux, Tape, VCR1, VCR2) and dual speaker outputs that allow for multi-room setups. The built-in AM/FM tuner provides excellent reception and features 30 station presets for your favorite broadcasts. Front panel bass and treble controls offer ±10dB adjustment for fine-tuning your listening experience.
The elegant black metal chassis and minimalist design aesthetic perfectly represent Harman Kardon’s timeless styling that complements any environment. The included full-function remote control provides convenient operation of both the receiver and other compatible Harman Kardon components.
Includes a set of pre-outs, making it a great option to use as a modestly priced-pre-amplifier.
Power output: 40 watts per channel into 8Ω (65 watts into 4Ω)
Total harmonic distortion: 0.09%
Frequency response: 0.5Hz to 100kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 93dB (line)
High-Instantaneous Current Capability: ±20 Amps
Inputs: 6 (CD, TV/Aux, Tape, VCR1, VCR2) (No Phono input on this one)
Outputs: 4 (including dual speaker outputs)
AM/FM tuner with 30 station presets
Bass/treble controls: ±10dB
Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 440 x 125 x 380 mm (17.3 x 5.4 x 14.4 inches)
Weight: 8.2 kg (18.1 lbs)
Experience the legendary Harman Kardon sound quality with this HK3250 receiver. A perfect blend of classic design, robust build quality, and exceptional audio performance that will be the heart of your music system for years to come. Add this versatile performer to your collection today and enjoy the warm, detailed sound that has made Harman Kardon a respected name in audio.
Includes pre-programmed universal remote and printed manual. Buy with confidence and benefit from Radique’s Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program.
| Weight | 21 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18.4 × 21.3 × 9.4 in |
Harman Kardon began in New York in 1953, founded by Sidney Harman, who was born in Montreal, and Bernard Kardon. Harman Kardon calls its 1954 Festival D1000 the first hi-fi receiver. We carry Harman Kardon stereo receivers, AV receivers, integrated amplifiers, cassette decks and CD players. We've had more than 130 Harman Kardon listings so far. Every used Harman Kardon here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Every AV receiver we list is tested input by input on our bench: each HDMI input and output, the analog, optical and coaxial inputs, the subwoofer outputs and the wireless features where it has them. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.
The Harman Kardon story, 1953 to today
Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon left the David Bogen Company, where Kardon was chief engineer, and founded Harman Kardon in New York in 1953. Harman was born in Montreal in 1918 and grew up in New York. Kardon retired in the 1950s.
Receivers first. Harman Kardon calls the Festival D1000 of 1954 the first hi-fi receiver and the Festival TA230 of 1958 the first stereo receiver. The Citation II tube power amplifier of 1959, designed by Stu Hegeman, sold as a kit or ready-built.
Cassette and the 1970s. Harman Kardon says its CAD-5 of 1970 was the first hi-fi cassette recorder with Dolby noise reduction. Its "Twin Powered" receivers of the 1970s, such as the 430 and 730, gave each channel its own power supply.
Owners. Sidney Harman sold the company to Beatrice Foods in the late 1970s, when he became US Deputy Secretary of Commerce. He formed Harman International in 1980 and bought Harman Kardon back in 1985. Samsung bought HARMAN in 2017, and Harman Kardon remains one of its brands.
Which Harman Kardon is which?
Tube era (1950s and 1960s): Festival receivers, and Citation kits and factory-built units such as the Citation I preamplifier and II amplifier.
1970s receivers: the 330 series, the Twin Powered 630, 930, 430 and 730, and the HK670.
1980s receivers: the "i" models such as the hk690i, advertised for its high current capability, and the 330i.
Citation separates: solid-state Citation amplifiers and preamplifiers from 1970 to the 1990s, including the Citation XX of the early 1980s.
Cassette decks: from the CAD-4 and CAD-5 to the 1980s decks numbered CD91 to CD491. Those "CD" models are cassette decks, not CD players; Harman Kardon CD players carry "HD" names.
AV receivers (late 1990s on) and later stereo: the AVR line, such as the AVR 3600, and stereo models such as the HK 3700 and HK 990.
Buying used Harman Kardon: what to check
Dial and meter lamps. Owners report dead or flickering lamps on 1970s receivers such as the 930, 430 and 330C; many are replaced with LEDs.
Capacitors. Expect a 1970s receiver that hasn't been recapped to need it.
Output stage. Owners report blown output transistors on the 730 and 430, often caused by a failed part nearby. Both channels should play cleanly at a realistic level.
Switches. Owners say the 1980s "i" receivers are prone to dirty switches that make channels cut out. Try every input and the balance control.
AV receivers. HDMI is usually the first thing to fail on a modern AV receiver. We test every HDMI input and output before listing.
Everything we list is inspected, tested and serviced as required here, and comes with our warranty.
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