Harman/kardon PM640 Vxi

Brief description

Entry-level model of the PM600 Vxi series from Harman/kardon. Very balanced, dynamic and powerful sound. Amplifier with a very good discrete phono section. Very good price-performance ratio.

Data

General

  • Manufacturer: Harman/kardon
  • Model: PM640 Vxi
  • Year of manufacture: 1987
  • Made in: Japan.
  • Type: Integrated amplifier
  • Power consumption: 225 W
  • Color:champagne-gold, black
  • Dimensions (W/H/D): 443/103/353 mm
  • Weight: 6.5 kg
  • Original price approx.: 699.- DM

Connections

  • Inputs: 4

phono MM: 2.2mV/47k Ohm, 126pF

    • Tuner, CD, Video: 135mV/22k Ohm
  • Outputs: 5
    • 2 speaker pairs
    • Tape-1-Out
    • Tape-2-Out
    • Headphone jack (6.3mm jack)

Technical Data

  • Continuous power (distortion):
    • 4 ohms: 45W/channel (<0.3%)
    • 8 Ohm: 45W/channel (<0.09%)

HICC (High Instantaneous-Current Capability) : +-18A

  • Attenuation factor: 60dB
  • Frequency response (1W output, +0 -3dB): 0.5Hz-150kHz

Signal to Noise Ratio:

    • Phono MM: 80dB
    • Tuner, CD, Video: 98dB
  • Tone control:
    • Bass Boost/Cut (50Hz): +10dB/-10dB.

Treble Boost/Cut (10kHz): +10dB/-10dB Loudness: Yes

  • Speakers Switch: Off/Speakers 1/Speakers 2/1+2
  • Tape Monitor

Notes

Other models in the same series:

Pictures

see link.

Reviews

Links

hk PM640 Vxi on radiomuseum.org