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Harman Kardon HK495i Vintage Stereo Receiver – 45 WPC

$295.00

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Vintage, Japanese-Made Harman Kardon HK495i Digital Synthesized Quartz-Locked Stereo Receiver Manufactured in Japan, the Harman Kardon HK495i is a vintage stereo receiver that combines exceptional audio performance with timeless design. Known for its warm, detailed sound and precise FM reception, this receiver is a standout piece for any audio enthusiast.

This receiver has been freshly serviced, and is working perfectly, and sounding great.

Released in the mid-1980s, the HK495i features ultrawide bandwidth frequency response (0.5Hz to 150kHz) for superior transient response and minimal distortion. Its 45 watts per channel power output delivers sound that feels far more powerful than its specifications suggest. The digital synthesized quartz-locked tuner ensures drift-free and highly sensitive FM/AM radio reception, with excellent stereo separation for immersive listening.

This receiver includes convenient features such as preset memory for radio stations, phono input for turntables, and connections for up to four speakers. The loudness control enhances low-level listening, ensuring rich sound even at lower volumes. Built with high-quality materials, including a metallic front panel and solid control knobs, the HK495i exemplifies durability and elegance.

Specifications:

Power output: 45 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)

Frequency response: 0.5Hz to 150kHz

Total harmonic distortion: 0.09%

Input sensitivity: 2.2mV (MM), 135mV (line)

Signal to noise ratio: 80dB (MM), 85dB (line)

Tuning range: FM, MW (AM)

Digital synthesized tuner with station presets

Phono input for turntable connection

Multiple audio inputs and tape monitor functions

Four-speaker capability

Dimensions: 443 x 103 x 368 mm (17.4 x 4.1 x 14.5 inches) Weight: 7 kg (15.42 lbs)

The Harman Kardon HK495i represents Japanese craftsmanship at its finest, offering exceptional sound quality and reliable performance from a trusted name in audio engineering. A perfect centerpiece for any vintage audio setup.

Asking $295 for this freshly serviced vintage stereo receiver in very good condition; buy with confidence and benefit from Radique’s “Bumper to Bumper” warranty and Perpetual trade back policy.

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Weight18 lbs
Dimensions18.5 × 21.4 × 8.1 in
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Harman Kardon at Radique
We service Harman Kardon, too. Bring us your own Harman Kardon receivers, amplifiers, cassette decks and CD players for repair, servicing or restoration (solid-state gear; we don't take in tube equipment), with a 90-day warranty on the work. See our Audio Service page

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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