HD 970

Harman Kardon HD 970 – High‑Resolution Audiophile CD Player with 24‑bit/384 kHz Upsampling

The Harman Kardon HD 970 is a high‑performance audiophile CD player engineered to deliver exceptional clarity, precision and musicality. Designed for listeners who demand uncompromising sound quality, the HD 970 combines 24‑bit/384 kHz asynchronous upsampling, multi‑level Delta‑Sigma D/A conversion, and a fully discrete analog output stage to reproduce music with remarkable detail, depth and transparency.

With support for CD, CD‑R and CD‑RW playback — including automatic decoding of HDCD‑encoded discs — the HD 970 extracts the maximum fidelity from every recording. Its ultra‑low distortion (<0.0009%), wide dynamic range (>116 dB) and outstanding channel separation (>115 dB) place it firmly in the realm of true high‑end audio components.

Elegant, robust and engineered with Harman Kardon’s signature precision, the HD 970 is the ideal choice for discerning listeners seeking a dedicated CD player that reveals the full emotional impact of their music collection.

Key Features

• High‑resolution 24‑bit/384 kHz asynchronous upsampling
• Multi‑level Delta‑Sigma D/A conversion
• Fully discrete analog output stage
• Automatic decoding of HDCD discs
• Playback of CD, CD‑R and CD‑RW
• Ultra‑low distortion and exceptionally high dynamic range
• Precision digital tracking system
• Elegant, vibration‑resistant chassis design
• Remote‑controlled operation

Audio Performance

• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0/–0.5 dB)
• Total harmonic distortion: <0.0009% @ 1 kHz
• Dynamic range: >116 dB
• Signal‑to‑noise ratio: 116 dB
• Channel separation: >115 dB
• Line‑level output: 2.0 V

The HD 970’s discrete analog output stage ensures exceptionally clean, natural and dynamic sound reproduction.

Digital Processing

• Oversampling: 24‑bit / 384 kHz asynchronous sample‑rate converter
• D/A conversion: Multi‑level Delta‑Sigma
• Error correction: CIRC system
• Playback sampling frequency: 32 kHz to 96 kHz

This advanced digital architecture minimizes jitter, enhances resolution and preserves the integrity of the original recording.

Supported Disc Formats

• CD
• CD‑R
• CD‑RW
• HDCD (automatic decoding)

Power & Dimensions

• Power requirements: 230 V / 50 Hz
• Power consumption: <10 W
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 64 × 440 × 332 mm
• Weight: 4.6 kg