Harman Kardon HD990 (Black)

single disc CD player

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Uncompromising quality combined with audiophile engineering let the Harman Kardon HD 990 single disc CD player give near-perfect reproduction for your favorite discs. Third generation Real-Time Linear Smoothing, optimized component placement, and a 24-bit/384kHz SRC keep your signal pure, leading to sound that will please any discerning listener. HRS link technology keeps your player synced with your amp, and dual digital outputs make sure you've always got the right connection.

Serious about CD

Have you been listening to your CDs lately? No, really listening? If it hasn't been through a player like the Harman Kardon HD990, then your answer is probably a resounding, "no." That's because this player has been to built to focused on one thing: creating the best possible audio. Every component in the HD 990 has been built and placed to reduce signal interference and crosstalk, keeping your audio pure. Its Real-Time Linear Smoothing has been pushed to its third generation, making sure that digital-to-analog signals get nearly no interference, and with a 24-bit/384 kHz sample rate converter, audio is always nearly perfect. Worried about the amp adding noise? Don't; with its HRS link, the HD990 is able to sync itself with your amplifiers external clock, making sure that nothing gets lost in translation. Of course, with all this audiophile-grade technology, there's also a few extras for your convenience. Compatible with a wide array of formats, like CD-R, CD-RW, and even MP3 files, you're able to experience your entire collection without any problems. Dual digital outputs make sure you've got connection flexibility, and just in case you've got an external DAC you want to connect to, dual digital inputs are also available. So hook up the HD990, and take the time listen to your CDs again — for the first time.

Comparison Specifications

Single-disc CD player
Formats supported: CD / CD-R / CD-RW / MP3 with ID3-tag
DAC: Multibit Sigma-Delta modulator with continuous-time differential-current output DACs
DAC interface: 24-bit / 384kHz direct DSP mode
Oversampling: 8x
Support data: PCM (16 - 24 bits, 30 - 96kHz)
Inputs: digital coaxial / digital optical / analog L/R
Outputs: digital coaxial / digital optical
Signal-to-noise ratio: 117dBA @<0.0009% THD
Supports CD Text