Harman Kardon HK-6950R (circa 1993)
Not much is documented about the Harman Kardon HK-6950R beyond a single review in Audio magazine. That review, from September 1993 (p.80, 82), calls it a mass-produced integrated amplifier from one of the most respected names in the business, selling for about $1,300. It says many of the specifications qualified it as high-end, and that it delivered 170 watts per channel.
The reviewer found the HK-6950R paired well with “virtually any really good mid-fi speaker” that had moderate or slightly soft highs. He also said phono enthusiasts looking for affordable electronics would find it an excellent choice. The amplifier did lack some of the transient detail and transparency of its high-end competition. The treble was described as “just a bit hard but in no sense aggressive.”
Surviving information on this model is thin. What the record shows:
- Type: Integrated amplifier
- Original price: ~$1,300 (1993)
- Period coverage: Audio (September 1993, p.80, 82)
No production years, other specifications, or design details have been located. The HK-6950R appears to have been a short-lived model from Harman Kardon’s early-1990s lineup, aimed at buyers wanting high power and a phono stage without true high-end pricing.
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