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harman kardon 330b

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    Harman kardon 330b to mixer help

    Hello everyone, I am a new friend here, even if I often follow your discussions, that's why I'm here to ask you for some help. I am willing to buy an amplifier for my Dual 1219 turntable. I would like something to keep the vintage vibe of my Dual, nice but not crazy expensive, and after reading...
  2. dlucy

    Which do I have? A Harman Kardon 330B B-1 or a Harman Kardon 330B B-2 ?

    This thread is to help anyone determining if their Harman Kardon HK 330B is a B-1 series or a B-2 series. While both are labeled as "330B", the schematics, components and internal layouts are quite different. If you're recapping your 330B or diagnosing some problem, you'll want to know which you...
  3. puma1824

    Harman Kardon 330B (B-2) Restoration Thread - Information & Questions

    I'm in the process of recapping my 330B (B-2) and found that the schematic is wrong for some of the transistors. As a result I'm trying to determine what I can replace the transistor that has the labeling C1384 R 4B on it. I had planned on replacing the 2SC538A (C1509 R 3H) with a recommended...
  4. puma1824

    Help find replacement trimpots for a Harman Kardon 330B (B-2) Predriver Board

    I'm in the process of sourcing both caps and other components for my Harman Kardon 330B (B-2) and can't figure out which trimpots I should purchase to replace the old fragile ones on the Predriver Board (see pic). I found an older thread from dlucy which he posted the following which currently...
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    A bit in over my head - Need help building a 2.1 setup

    I have an H/K 330B receiver and a turntable (does not have a preamp). Because of this I plan to be using the phono input which to my understanding will utilize the receiver’s preamp. I plan to get tower speakers and a subwoofer but because there’s no subwoofer output I’m not sure what my...
  6. JB8

    HARMAN KARDON 330B - Roached Resistors, No Output!

    Here's what I know: Unit powers up, no sound, no output at all across all functions, no voltage at speaker terminals Inserted outside source into main amp in's, no sound Pulled the bottom cover to check some voltages, was getting roughly 54V DC at the test lug (B5) at what I'm assuming is tied...
  7. OskarBas1

    Harman Kardon 630 Humm/Buzz

    My 640 is making a kinda anoying Humm/Buzz sound. When i experienced the same thing with my 330B i replaced the 2SC458 transistors with great results. So I'm wondering if there is any similar transistor in the 630 known for making these kind of noices and In that case what should I replace it...
  8. OskarBas1

    Need help with Harman/kardon 330B recap/rebuild

    Ok so I'm going to do a recap/rebuild of my Harman Kardon 330B. I'm not that familiar with doing things like this so I'll need som help. I'm think I'm gonna order the full parts list that dlucy provided in the thread linked below...
  9. dlucy

    dlucy's guide to Harman Kardon minimalist series 230A, 330, 330A, 330B B-1, 330B B-2, and 330C

    The third era of solid state stereo receivers from Harman Kardon centered around the 330A and 330B and the clones made by Roland and Soundcraftman: This thread is a guide to those models, their specs, and pointers to schematics and restoration threads for each. If you have additional...
  10. Donato808

    Harman Kardon 330B “simple” recap??

    Admittedly I am a newbie as far as working on the insides of receivers go. I’m pretty skilled with a can of DeOxit but that’s about it I recently acquired a lovely HK 330B (made in Taiwan) and though it sounds great other than a bit of occasional crackling in the right speaker when I first turn...
  11. Donato808

    Wood case for Harman Kardon 330B??

    I recently acquired an HK330B in lovely condition from the original owner - it sounds great and I feel like I’ve finally found the receiver that speaks to me and gives me the sound I enjoy! This particular unit did not come with a wood case however, and I feel like that would really class it...
  12. TheWolf82

    Help!!! Want to hook up Harman Kardon 330B to Sherwood Newcastle via pre out

    I really need help with this. Very newbie question but here it goes. I have a Harman Kardon 330B. I’d like to use it in conjunction with my Sherwood Newcastle R-771 by hooking them up via pre out ports. Can I do this? One may why ask why I want to do this. Good question since I don’t entirely...
  13. TheWolf82

    Harman Kardon 330B Amplifier/Receiver - Is it safe for my KLH Model Sixes??

    I picked up an HK 330B that I LOVE. I'm running my KHL Model sixes thru it and it sounds great. After some different reading on the net here and their, I got worried thinking maybe that I'm underpowering the speakers and causing damage... Anybody's thoughts on this? Is a Harmon Kardon 330...
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    harman kardon 330b switch question

    Hi guys sorry for noob question. Any idea what this switch for?
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    Harman Kardon 330 B troubleshooting

    Looking for specialists advices on a couple of challenges with my newly acquired receiver. Just bought one HK 330B to pair with Dynaco A25 after a long period of research throught AK threads. once i fix the couple of little issue with the receiver, i,m hoping i will be happy with it. Btw, i am...
  16. dlucy

    Harman Kardon 330B series B-1 variant #3 recap and restore BOM parts list

    Here is a mostly-correct bill of materials (BOM) parts list for a specific variant of the Harman Kardon 330B or HK330B. There are several different variations of the 330B (and 330A re-badged as a 330B), so be sure to check carefully before buying parts for recapping or restoring your 330B. (A...
  17. dlucy

    Recap and restore Harman Kardon HK 330B (recap BOM under development)

    Note: don't use the below recap list yet as it is under development, not finalized. I have two HK 330B stereo receivers, the "Roland" model, that I'm planning to recap and restore. Here are the components I'm planning to replace along with the parts from Mouser. Your comments and corrections...
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