HDBRbuilder Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 OK, I have the opportunity to pick up a Harman/Kardon Award Series A-300 tube integrated amp. Seller says it appears to have complete set of original H/K-marked tubes in it, including four 7408's. He has listened to it and says it is crystal clear, no hum, everything functioning correctly. Cosmetics are 9/10. Is this a good set-up? How will my Dynaco FM-3 do with this? I can get it for under 300 bucks...maybe ALOT under 300 bucks...but I need to let him know something pretty soon. It will be pushing LaScalas, most likely...or maybe Heresys. Tell me what you think? Thanks!! ------------------ I can now receive private messages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 I'm not Mobile But !! I would grab it for sure if all is true about it. If you don't like it you can always sell it for a profit. Good Luck Craig ------------------ HH Scott 299 Amp HH Scott LT-110B Tuner HH Scott P-87 Turn Table JVC JL-F50 Turn Table Sony CDP-CA7ES CD Drive 1985 Walnut Heresey I W/Layne Audio Woofers KSW-15 Subs>c> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile homeless Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 The tranformers for these pieces are not exactly robust. I think there are other vintage units much better than the Harmon Kardon. IF you can get it for around $200 or below and not much more, I would float with it. I would not, on the other hand, pay $300 for it. I believe the 6V6 tube will work in it as the tubes it calls for (7408) are hard to find. That is another reason I would stay way if too much money. How much are you getting it for? Can you listen? kh ------------------ Phono Linn Sondek LP-12 Valhalla / Linn Basic Plus / Sumiko Blue Point CD Player Rega Planet Preamp Cary Audio SLP-70 w/Phono Modified Amplifier Welborne Labs 2A3 Moondog Monoblocks Cable DIYCable Superlative / Twisted Cross Connect Speaker 1977 Klipsch Cornwall I w/Alnico & Type B Crossover system one online / alternate components / Asylum Listing f>s> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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