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ariel parcutilo guibincan
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: July 9, 2011
Bottom Line: This Item really solid workmanship and satisfactorily quality sound reproduction.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2000
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lancescape
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: June 1, 2010
Bottom Line: I recently found the HK "service bulletin" fix for the AVR300's DTS issue. For those of you who are handy with a soldering iron, links to the full service manual and the tech bulletin are below...
http://vcomtech.net/electronics/amplifiers/HarmanKardon/hk2000-02rev1.pdf
http://manuals.harman.com/HK/HOM/Service%20Manual/AVR300%20sm.pdf
The two SMD resistors that must be swapped are very small, requiring a precision iron, but it can be done and it worked for me. These 33 ohm resistors can be found on ebay ($1 for 20). I believe regular 33 ohm (1/8 or 1/4 watt) resistors would also work and may be easier to solder. Good Luck.
*The service manual also has instructions for fixing the phantom volume behavior as well (replacing rotary encoder).
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2000
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gaber222
a AudioPhileDate Reviewed: March 21, 2009
Bottom Line: I really like this unit. I primarily use it as a preamp, but do use it to power my Pinnacle P5.5 center and my Pinnacle surrounds. I use the pre-outs to connect to two RB-980BX amplifier run in bridged-mono. Before I did all of that, I used this unit to run a simple 2-channel system. That is when I noticed how nice the AVR300 really is. Lots of power and very nice sound. I have had no issues with DTS like other users. No issues at all with any other features. The unit is very simple to control via the remote. I think this might be one of the last quality units produced by HK. And since I don't see myself ever going to a 7.1 system, I don't think I'll be replacing it.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: AudioPhile
Product model year: Pre 1995
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Smooothzzs
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: April 19, 2005
Bottom Line: After running in sound really smooth out for stereo. Seperation in both stereo and movies are top class with heart-pounding action movies making you don't lose grip from your seat. With a little quality-capacitor modding at the analog and power supply stage for the stereo channels, I manage to sparkle details, air and emotions to the stereo section giving it superior controls on bass, warmer mid and highs' extension. Overall a solidly- built, tube-like sounding, high-current receiver which just need a little component and power cord modification.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2000
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$1350.00
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ojsbronco
a AudioPhileDate Reviewed: December 14, 2004
Bottom Line: I bought my AVR 300 to replace my Kenwood reciever home theater system. I purchased it and immediately knew i needed better speakers. So i bought a set of cerwin vegas for the front and center and mirage for the rear. Man this sounded awesome, i love listening to my movies cranked and this measly 300 watt system blew the kenwood 500 watter away. hookups were great on the rear of the receiver. I was happy!!! Until the dreaded DTS problem arose....i played and played around, finally i after about a year and a half of this problem i bought a new dvd player figuring my old one was the problem. Well it wasnt. I mean its not that great of a deal but for an expensive receiver you would hope for better. I only use dolby digital now because i cant stand the static in the DTS mode.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: AudioPhile
Product model year: 2000
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Future Shop
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