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8 out of 10
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 reviews of Harman/kardon HK 990 from international magazines and websites.
Conclusion: The average review rating is 8.55/10. Comparing these reviews to 72071 other Receivers & Amplifiers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 78/100 (or 7.8 out of 10) = Good Quality.
10 out of 10
Summary: Harman Kardon has stepped-up with a highly desirable source and amp
Pro : A highly detailed layer with excellent extension at both extremes ; Imressive resolution between ; Well featured and leasant to use ; Fantastic amlifier ; Extra inuts
Cons : Highs can be difficult to correct ; Dynamics are the only real weakness
0 out of 10
Summary: This is no mere 'new amplifier' from Harman Kardon, for the HK 990 represents a root-and-branch evolution of all previous HK integrated models. Marketed as a '2.2-channel' amplifier, this heavyweight performer also includes on-board DSP for bass...
0 out of 10
Summary: Circuit design and the tape recorder section are the focus of the final section of my HK 990 review. The topics are addressed to different groups. Those interested in the tape recorder section will find information on Page 9. The tape recorder...
Conclusion: As with any debut product, the HK990 has some glitches. The front panel controls are very difficult to manipulate and the room-correction system has some software bugs. Putting these issues aside, the HK990 is a revolutionary product that will be on...
0 out of 10
Summary: This second part of the HK 990 review examines the signal flows in the HK 990 dual-domain integrated amplifier. This analysis is relevant to all units, including modem AVRs, with a DSP signal processing unit in the main signal path. The signal flow is...
Conclusion: We ended at the analog preamp out. Our journey through the HK 990 DSP-centric integrated amplifier has concluded. While the unit’s design requires a multi-disciplinary approach and hundreds of parts, the basics of the design at the block-diagram level...