Harman receiver ID please

[Jenkster]

http://redding.craigslist.org/ele/4238009737.html

Anyone have a clue which Harman Kardon receiver this is and perhaps a ball park value assuming it works? Thanks

 

[skibjr]

Looks like a model 730. Average eBay pricing for sold units appears to be around $150 or so. I'd expect to pay about half that for a local C-List deal, so it looks like the seller's price is right, assuming the receiver's in decent cosmetic and functional shape.

 

[Naptown Rob]

Looks like an h/k 730 twin power receiver. Loved by many. $125 in very good condition?...

 

[Jenkster]

Thanks guys, I just may have to inquire about this one.:yes:

 

[hatrack71]

I would, sounds like he is alluding to $50 for the receiver and speakers. That is one of the best vintage receivers ever. A giant killer in my opinion and well worth the time.

 

[jim t]

The link now shows a space heater?

 

[KiM3Ce]

Yup, space heater..

 

[yearz]

nice space heater.;lol

 

[elicanis]

I got the space heater too...

at least I didn't get Rick-Rolled...

 

[Falstaff]

I wonder if that space heater has a warm tone?

 

[Montycat]

Must be tubes. My solid state stuff just does not cut it for keeping the place cozy.

 

[Jenkster]

The heater was part of the original post before I bought this basket case of a receiver from him. I'm a sucker for people down on their luck and needing money, especially this time of year. I gave him $25 for it. Naturally all the pots and switches need thorough scrubbing.:yes: It's missing a couple of screws, the + speaker connector for channel #2 is gone, it produces a loud hum when you connect a source to either aux. input? I haven't tried the phono section yet. The upside is it's not too bad cosmetically and the tuner works very well. This one will certainly be a winter project. Maybe I should have got the heater instead.:scratch2:

 

[hatrack71]

Don't give up on it. 730 or 430?

 

[Deep South]

730 will be worth spending some time on.
Does that unit have a pre-amp out?

 

[mhardy6647]

either is worth spending time on. As I recall, the 730 has one extra front panel button on it relative to the 430 (display brightness, IIRC).

Nice receivers.


whatmore by mhardy6647, on Flickr

 

[hatrack71]

Mhardy, I had that exact table paired up to a 430 I used to own. It sounded way better than I ever would've though it could. Some people actually prefer the 430. They both are well worth it, yes. If I had to pick any receiver under $300, it would be either the 430, 730 or 930. They are that good. The ultrawideband thing is not snake oil, these truly have some of the best separation I've ever heard with tube like characteristics.

 

[Jenkster]

730 will be worth spending some time on.
Does that unit have a pre-amp out?

Yes, it has the pre-out/main-in with the jumpers.

 

[jim t]

I have a 430 i found at a gargae sale that someone worked on that is pulled apart if you neee any parts. I think I took the lamps out for another reciever.

 

[Jenkster]

I have a 430 i found at a gargae sale that someone worked on that is pulled apart if you neee any parts. I think I took the lamps out for another reciever.

:scratch2:, So far, I could use the cabinet screws, one footer and one set of speaker connectors. I assume most everything on both receivers are the same? Shot me a PM and we can go from there, thanks.:thmbsp:

 

[MudSlideSlim]

I'm one of those who preferred the 430 to the 730 but not by much,the 730 looks better. It reminded me of those BMW 2002 (I could never afford); lots of chrome, compact and cute.
My first real "HiFi." I traded it in on a NAD 2030 which was the hot item then but the 430 sounded better. Never trusted audiophile reviews after that.

I still have a 730 and while it blows fuses it still sound and looks great. Of course it is just a receiver many separates do surpass it.

The amp out on the 730 was almost equal to the Adcom 535.

Michael