Harman Kardon CD491 Vintage Tape Recorder; AS-IS (Distorted Record Inputs)

Product: Harman Kardon CD491 Vintage Tape Recorder; AS-IS (Distorted Record Inputs)

Product SKU: 18490

Serial Number: 6506267

Voltage: 120V

Cosmetic Description: 8/10 Excellent condition with minimal visible cosmetic wear including light wear on the top edge of the front, and a light scuff on top near the front right corner. These blemishes are not readily visible and do not detract from the overall wonderful appearance.

What is Included: Main unit, Manual, Factory packaging

Functional Notes: This product is being offered AS-IS for parts / repair only. The tape play function is operational, but sound is distorted through record line inputs. We have not attempted to diagnose or repair.

Age: Circa 1983

# of Owners: 1

Tobacco Exposure: No

Service History: None

MSRP: $1,099

Other Notes: "...CD491 has marvelous sound: extremely detailed and transparent in upper frequencies. Timing is very good and 3D soundstage is one of the best I have ever heard. Bass is strong, with solid impact and very good extension, not emphasizing any part of it. Harman/Kardon CD491 bring no specific colour to the recorded material – crisp and clear without softening any passages of music, it is indeed a beautiful deck. Moreover, HX Pro is installed and adjusted correctly, not sounding like the one on those middle or low class decks: emphasized higher frwuencies, with annoying unnatural tones that makes You ears burn. Harman/Kardon CD491 works this well. I had problem on my CD491 and the symptom was not being able to calibrate to the tape and high level of distortion on both channels during monitoring recording or playing material recorded on this deck. At first I thought it was the power supply problem or bias circuit not working well. After several attempts to repair it (even replacing it’s rec/play combo head) it was no better. But on of highly skilled technicians found that electrolytic capacitors in recording and playback amplifier were bad, so he replaced around eight of them and fixed issues on this deck. So, I recommend anybody who plans to get or uses CD491 to replace as much electrolytic capacitors as possible."

Product Specifications

Manual

Reviews:  Zoki Audio

Shipping: Cost to ship this item within the contiguous United States is a flat rate of $55- including packaging and insurance. For all other locations including Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska, please request a quote prior to purchase. Items with factory packaging will be double boxed. When factory packaging not available re-usable shipping box with custom injected-foam mold will be used. (for all items over 10 lbs). Note that all items valued over $500 will require a signature upon delivery.