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− | {{ | + | {{navigation}} |
− | ''' | + | '''General''' |
− | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Harman/kardon]] |
− | * | + | * Model: HK 690 |
− | * | + | * Type: Integrated amplifier |
− | * | + | * Years of manufacture: 1995 - 2001 |
− | * | + | * Color: Black |
− | * | + | * Remote control: Yes |
− | * | + | * Remote control: Yes ( HK 690 ) |
− | * | + | * Power consumption: 620 watts |
− | * | + | * Dimensions: 443 x 155 x 405 mm (WxHxD) |
− | + | * Weight: 12 kg | |
+ | * New price approx.: 1'999 DM | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Connections''' |
− | * | + | * Number of inputs: 7 |
** Tuner | ** Tuner | ||
** CD | ** CD | ||
** Video-1 | ** Video-1 | ||
** Video-2 | ** Video-2 | ||
− | ** Tape-1 | + | ** Tape-1 as monitor only |
** Tape-2 | ** Tape-2 | ||
** Phono | ** Phono | ||
− | ** | + | ** Power Amplifier Input (MAIN IN) |
− | * | + | * Number of outputs: 6 |
− | ** 2 | + | ** 2 pairs of speakers |
** Tape-1-Out | ** Tape-1-Out | ||
** Tape-2-Out | ** Tape-2-Out | ||
− | ** | + | ** Headphone jack (6.3mm jack) |
− | ** | + | ** Pre-amplifier output (PRE OUT) |
− | ''' | + | '''Technical Data''' |
− | * | + | * Sine power per channel (FTC), 20 Hz to 20 kHz: |
− | ** 8 | + | ** 8 ohms: 100 W (at <0.09% THD). |
− | * | + | * both channels driven: |
− | ** 4 | + | ** 4 ohms: 200 W (at <0.3% THD). |
− | * | + | * sinus power according to DIN, per channel: |
** 4 Ohm: 220 W | ** 4 Ohm: 220 W | ||
− | * | + | * Impulse power (IHF, 1 kHz, tone impulse): |
** 8 Ohm: 135 W | ** 8 Ohm: 135 W | ||
− | + | 4 Ohm: 200 W | |
** 2 Ohm: 240 W | ** 2 Ohm: 240 W | ||
− | * | + | * High current reserve (HCC): +/- 75 Amp |
− | * | + | * Screening : 4x 10000 mF |
− | * 2 | + | * 2 rectifiers !!! |
− | * | + | * Inputs are switched by IC |
− | * | + | * Power bandwidth (half nominal power, 8 Ohm): <10 Hz - 100 kHz |
− | * | + | * Frequency response at 1 W (-3dB): 5 Hz - 100 kHz |
− | * | + | * Attenuation factor: 120 |
− | * Signal- | + | * Signal-to-noise ratio (reference nominal power, A-weighted): |
** Tuner/CD: 95 dB | ** Tuner/CD: 95 dB | ||
− | + | Phono (MM): 80 dB | |
− | + | Phono (MC): 75 dB | |
− | + | Input sensitivity/impedance: | |
** Tuner/CD: 150 mV/50 kOhm | ** Tuner/CD: 150 mV/50 kOhm | ||
− | ** Phono (MM): 2 | + | ** Phono (MM): 2.5 mV/47 kOhm, 125 pF |
** Phono (MC): 250μV/100 Ohm | ** Phono (MC): 250μV/100 Ohm | ||
− | * Max. | + | * Max. permissible input voltage: |
** Phono (MM): 100 mV | ** Phono (MM): 100 mV | ||
− | * | + | * Tone control range: |
− | ** | + | ** Bass (50 Hz): +/- 10 dB |
− | + | Treble (10 kHz): +/- 10 dB | |
− | ''' | + | '''Special Features''' |
− | * Tape Monitor | + | * toroidal transformer |
+ | * Tape Monitor, recording source selection | ||
* Source Direct | * Source Direct | ||
− | * Phono | + | * Phono MM / MC switch on rear panel |
− | + | * Further data at "Hifi-Engine": [https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/harman-kardon/hk690.shtml] | |
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− | + | == Comments == | |
− | + | * Other models in the same series: | |
− | + | * Predecessor: | |
− | + | * [[Harman/kardon HK 680]] | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
+ | * A/V preamplifier: | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon Signature 1.0]] | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon Signature 2.0]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | * Power amplifiers: | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon Signature 1.3]] | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon Signature 1.5]] | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon Signature 2.1]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | * [[Integrated Amplifier]] | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon HK 630]] | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon HK 650]] | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon HK 690]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | * [[Tuner]] | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon TU 940]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | * A/V receivers: | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon AVR 100]] | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon AVR 200]] | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon AVR 300]] | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon AVR 500]] | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon AVR 7000]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | * CD player: | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon HD 720]] | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon HD 740]] | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon HD 760]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | * [[CD Changer]] | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon FL 8350]] | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon FL 8550]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | * CD recorder: | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon CDR 2]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | * DVD player: | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon DVD 1]] | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon DVD 5]] | ||
+ | * [[Harman/kardon Signature 3.0]] | ||
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+ | |||
+ | * [[Tape Deck]] | ||
+ | * [[harman/kardon TD 420]] | ||
+ | * [[harman/kardon TD 450]] | ||
+ | * [[harman/kardon TD 470]] | ||
+ | * [[harman/kardon DC 520]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | == Pictures == | ||
+ | * Extract from brochure: Harman/kardon HK-690 | ||
+ | [[File:Harman Kardon HK-690-Prospekt-2000.jpg]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | == Reports == | ||
+ | * Note EU vs. international version: | ||
+ | ** According to the service manual, the German or European version of the HK 690 is set up differently than the International version. The difference is that in the international version a J-FET IC AD746 (U3) is installed and for the German market an IC NE5532, this supplies, after Source Direct (On), directly the output stage, with switch OFF (Source Direct) the IC U3 supplies the tone control. After the tone control "IC U4" (NE5532) an IC U11 (AD 712) is installed (buffer amplifier?), this IC U11 is missing in the SM (international version)!. After IC U11 it goes into the (IC U5) JRC4556 "headphone amplifier" and into the power amplifier. So this HK 690 is not, like the older integrated amplifiers from Harman/Kardon, completely discrete. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | * Report in "Stereoplay" 3 / 1995: top class | ||
+ | * Report in "Hifi Test" 1996: very good | ||
+ | * Report in "Audio" 4 / 1999: 3 (of max. 5) ears, "top class | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
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+ | [[Category:Integrated amplifier]] |
Latest revision as of 06:40, 10 June 2020
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Harman/kardon
- Model: HK 690
- Type: Integrated amplifier
- Years of manufacture: 1995 - 2001
- Color: Black
- Remote control: Yes
- Remote control: Yes ( HK 690 )
- Power consumption: 620 watts
- Dimensions: 443 x 155 x 405 mm (WxHxD)
- Weight: 12 kg
- New price approx.: 1'999 DM
Connections
- Number of inputs: 7
- Tuner
- CD
- Video-1
- Video-2
- Tape-1 as monitor only
- Tape-2
- Phono
- Power Amplifier Input (MAIN IN)
- Number of outputs: 6
- 2 pairs of speakers
- Tape-1-Out
- Tape-2-Out
- Headphone jack (6.3mm jack)
- Pre-amplifier output (PRE OUT)
Technical Data
- Sine power per channel (FTC), 20 Hz to 20 kHz:
- 8 ohms: 100 W (at <0.09% THD).
- both channels driven:
- 4 ohms: 200 W (at <0.3% THD).
- sinus power according to DIN, per channel:
- 4 Ohm: 220 W
- Impulse power (IHF, 1 kHz, tone impulse):
- 8 Ohm: 135 W
4 Ohm: 200 W
- 2 Ohm: 240 W
- High current reserve (HCC): +/- 75 Amp
- Screening : 4x 10000 mF
- 2 rectifiers !!!
- Inputs are switched by IC
- Power bandwidth (half nominal power, 8 Ohm): <10 Hz - 100 kHz
- Frequency response at 1 W (-3dB): 5 Hz - 100 kHz
- Attenuation factor: 120
- Signal-to-noise ratio (reference nominal power, A-weighted):
- Tuner/CD: 95 dB
Phono (MM): 80 dB Phono (MC): 75 dB Input sensitivity/impedance:
- Tuner/CD: 150 mV/50 kOhm
- Phono (MM): 2.5 mV/47 kOhm, 125 pF
- Phono (MC): 250μV/100 Ohm
- Max. permissible input voltage:
- Phono (MM): 100 mV
- Tone control range:
- Bass (50 Hz): +/- 10 dB
Treble (10 kHz): +/- 10 dB
Special Features
- toroidal transformer
- Tape Monitor, recording source selection
- Source Direct
- Phono MM / MC switch on rear panel
- Further data at "Hifi-Engine": [1]
Comments[edit]
- Other models in the same series:
- Predecessor:
- Harman/kardon HK 680
- A/V preamplifier:
- Harman/kardon Signature 1.0
- Harman/kardon Signature 2.0
- Power amplifiers:
- Harman/kardon Signature 1.3
- Harman/kardon Signature 1.5
- Harman/kardon Signature 2.1
- A/V receivers:
- Harman/kardon AVR 100
- Harman/kardon AVR 200
- Harman/kardon AVR 300
- Harman/kardon AVR 500
- Harman/kardon AVR 7000
- CD recorder:
- Harman/kardon CDR 2
Pictures[edit]
- Extract from brochure: Harman/kardon HK-690
Reports[edit]
- Note EU vs. international version:
- According to the service manual, the German or European version of the HK 690 is set up differently than the International version. The difference is that in the international version a J-FET IC AD746 (U3) is installed and for the German market an IC NE5532, this supplies, after Source Direct (On), directly the output stage, with switch OFF (Source Direct) the IC U3 supplies the tone control. After the tone control "IC U4" (NE5532) an IC U11 (AD 712) is installed (buffer amplifier?), this IC U11 is missing in the SM (international version)!. After IC U11 it goes into the (IC U5) JRC4556 "headphone amplifier" and into the power amplifier. So this HK 690 is not, like the older integrated amplifiers from Harman/Kardon, completely discrete.
- Report in "Stereoplay" 3 / 1995: top class
- Report in "Hifi Test" 1996: very good
- Report in "Audio" 4 / 1999: 3 (of max. 5) ears, "top class