Harman Kardon Ballad A230 // Integrated Tube Amplifier

SOLD , now part of a Private Collection
This is a beautiful little late 50's integrated tube amp. It's missing the cage, but who would want to hide the wonderful glow of the tubes? We're just stoked to have found such a fantastically rare piece.
Production
1959
Condition
8/10
Restoration
  • Full service check
  • Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
  • Replaced output tubes with 4 matched Mullard EL84's
  • Pilot light was previously replaced with a power switch
  • Detailed
Factory Specs

Power output 15 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)

Frequency response 15Hz to 70kHz

Total harmonic distortion 1%

Input sensitivity 3mV (MM), 300mV (line)

Signal to noise ratio 60dB (MM), 70dB (line)

Speaker load impedance 8Ω to 16Ω

Valve complement 1 x GZ34, 4 x EL84, 2 x ECC82, 3 x ECC83

Dimensions 13-13/16 x 4-5/8 x 11-1/2 inches

Weight 18lbs

Documentation

harman Kardon Ballad A320 Owner's Manual

The History of Harman Kardon
Harman Kardon runs on two mottos – the first, to reproduce sound exactly as the artist intended it to be heard. Their audio speakers are created to produce beautiful and clear music just as you would hear in recording studios. The second, is to make music look as beautiful as it sounds, through their cutting-edge...
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Liner Notes
The Harman Kardon A230 uses two EL84 output tubes per channel operated conservatively in class AB, self-bias, pentode connected, and a special phase inverter designed for low distortion and high gain with minimum phase shift.
Stock No.
6814127325352
This is a beautiful little late 50's integrated tube amp. It's missing the cage, but who would want to hide the wonderful glow of the tubes? We're just stoked to have found such a fantastically rare piece.

Production

1959

Condition

8/10

Restoration

  • Full service check
  • Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
  • Replaced output tubes with 4 matched Mullard EL84's
  • Pilot light was previously replaced with a power switch
  • Detailed

Factory Specs

Power output 15 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)

Frequency response 15Hz to 70kHz

Total harmonic distortion 1%

Input sensitivity 3mV (MM), 300mV (line)

Signal to noise ratio 60dB (MM), 70dB (line)

Speaker load impedance 8Ω to 16Ω

Valve complement 1 x GZ34, 4 x EL84, 2 x ECC82, 3 x ECC83

Dimensions 13-13/16 x 4-5/8 x 11-1/2 inches

Weight 18lbs

Documentation

harman Kardon Ballad A320 Owner's Manual

The History of Harman Kardon

Harman Kardon runs on two mottos – the first, to reproduce sound exactly as the artist intended it to be heard. Their audio speakers are created to produce beautiful and clear music just as you would hear in recording studios. The second, is to make music look as beautiful as it sounds, through their cutting-edge...
[ Read More ]

Liner Notes

The Harman Kardon A230 uses two EL84 output tubes per channel operated conservatively in class AB, self-bias, pentode connected, and a special phase inverter designed for low distortion and high gain with minimum phase shift.

Stock No.

6814127325352

Harman Kardon Ballad A230 // Integrated Tube Amplifier
Harman Kardon Ballad A230 // Integrated Tube Amplifier
Harman Kardon Ballad A230 // Integrated Tube Amplifier
Harman Kardon Ballad A230 // Integrated Tube Amplifier
Harman Kardon Ballad A230 // Integrated Tube Amplifier
Harman Kardon Ballad A230 // Integrated Tube Amplifier
Harman Kardon Ballad A230 // Integrated Tube Amplifier
Harman Kardon Ballad A230 // Integrated Tube Amplifier

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