Japanese-Made Harman Kardon Premium CD Player HD7500II
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Elevate your audio experience with this exceptional Japanese-manufactured Harman Kardon HD7500II CD player, a highly regarded component from the early 1990s renowned for its superb sound quality and reliability.
This distinguished CD player has earned praise from audiophiles for its natural sound reproduction, with one New York Times review noting its “natural timbre in the strings, free from any metallic overlay” and “pleasing transparency of orchestral texture and a sense of openness and ‘air’ around the instruments.” The HD7500II delivers consistently excellent performance across all music genres, from delicate string quartets to powerful symphonic recordings.
The elegant design features a polished black front panel with a distinctive relief ledge that gives this player a premium aesthetic. Simple, intuitive controls ensure ease of use, while the comprehensive programming features allow you to customize your listening experience to suit your preferences.
Inside, the HD7500II houses high-quality components, including the MN6471M Bitstream 1-bit digital converter and KSS-210A CD mechanism, providing exceptional audio clarity and detail reproduction. The meticulously engineered circuitry delivers remarkable specifications that translate to superior sound quality you can appreciate with every disc.
Disc format: CD
Digital converter: MN6471M, Bitstream 1-bit
CD Mechanism: KSS-210A
Frequency response: 4Hz to 20kHz
Dynamic range: 98dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: 106dB
Channel separation: 96dB
Total harmonic distortion: 0.003%
Line output: 2V
Power consumption: 20 watts
Finish: HK Anthracite
Remote control: Yes
30 Track Memory
Autospace
Title programming capability
Repeat function
Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 443 x 103 x 356 mm (17.4 x 4.1 x 14 inches)
Weight: 5.4 kg (11.9 lbs)
This Japanese-crafted Harman Kardon HD7500II represents exceptional value for discerning listeners seeking premium CD playback. These players have become increasingly sought-after on the vintage audio market, as original owners rarely part with them due to their outstanding sound quality and reliability. Secure this audio gem today and experience your CD collection as it was meant to be heard.
Includes Harman Kardon remote. Asking $345
| Weight | 21 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18 × 21.4 × 8.1 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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