HD970-II BK

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

The Harman Kardon HD 970 II is an upgraded, refined version of the acclaimed HD 970 — engineered for listeners who demand uncompromising musical accuracy, ultra‑low distortion and exceptional dynamic range. Building on the proven HD 970 platform, the HD 970 II features enhanced 24‑bit/384 kHz asynchronous upsampling, improved jitter reduction and a further optimized discrete analog output stage for even greater transparency and musical realism.

With support for CD, CD‑R and CD‑RW playback — including automatic decoding of HDCD‑encoded discs — the HD 970 II extracts every nuance from your music library. Its multi‑level Delta‑Sigma D/A conversion, precision digital tracking system and vibration‑resistant chassis ensure stable, distortion‑free performance worthy of high‑end audio systems.

Elegant, understated and engineered with Harman Kardon’s signature attention to detail, the HD 970 II is the ideal choice for discerning listeners seeking a dedicated CD player that elevates every recording.

Key Features

• Enhanced 24‑bit/384 kHz asynchronous upsampling
• Multi‑level Delta‑Sigma D/A conversion
• Improved discrete analog output stage for higher transparency
• 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
• Vibration‑resistant chassis with refined power supply layout
• Remote‑controlled operation

Audio Performance

(Based on HD 970 architecture — identical or improved in the II revision)

• 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 II’s upgraded analog stage delivers even cleaner, more natural and more 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

Advanced digital architecture minimizes jitter and preserves the integrity of the original recording.

Supported Disc Formats

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

Power & Dimensions

(Same chassis and power platform as HD 970)

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