MS-100

Harman Kardon MS‑100 – High‑Performance Compact Music System with CD, FM RDS and iPod Dock

The Harman Kardon MS‑100 is a high‑performance compact music system that combines a slot‑loading CD player, FM RDS tuner, iPod dock, integrated stereo loudspeakers and multiple auxiliary inputs in a single elegant chassis. Designed for home or office use, it delivers true Harman Kardon sound quality in a convenient, easy‑to‑use package.

With 30 W × 2 of continuous power into 6 Ω, MP3/WMA playback, clock and alarm functions, subwoofer output and both analog and digital inputs, the MS‑100 is a complete audio hub for modern listening.

Integrated Loudspeaker System

• Built‑in stereo loudspeakers in the main chassis
• Tuned enclosure for full‑range reproduction
• Optional powered subwoofer can be added via subwoofer output

This configuration provides clear mids and highs with the option to extend bass using an external powered subwoofer.

Key Features

• Complete compact stereo music system
• Slot‑loading CD player (CD, CD‑R, CD‑RW, MP3, WMA)
• FM stereo tuner with RDS and six presets
• Dock for iPod (playback and basic control; iPod not included)
• Front‑panel headphone output
• Front‑panel analog input for portable players or game consoles
• Rear analog and digital inputs (incl. mini‑TOSLINK)
• Subwoofer output (full‑range) for powered subwoofer
• Clock, alarm and sleep timer functions
• Three‑line dot‑matrix display with dimmer

Audio Performance

• Continuous average power (stereo mode):
  • 30 W × 2 into 6 Ω
• RMS rated power (total): 60 W
• Signal‑to‑Noise Ratio (SNR): approx. 75 dB
• Front‑panel volume, bass and treble control
• Loudness and playback mode options (shuffle, repeat, etc.)

CD / Digital Media

• Slot‑loading CD mechanism
• Supported formats:
  • CD‑DA
  • CD‑R / CD‑RW
  • MP3
  • WMA
• Software upgradeable via CD‑R
• Wide range of playback modes (shuffle, repeat one/all, etc.)

Tuner Specifications

• FM band range: 87.5 – 108 MHz
• FM stereo tuner with RDS, auto preset and direct‑access tuning
• Usable sensitivity: IHF 1.3 µV / 13.2 dBf
• THD @ 1 kHz, 100% modulation:
  • Mono: 0.15%
  • Stereo: 0.3%
• FM adjacent channel selectivity: ±300 kHz, 65 dB
• Preset stations: 6

Connectivity

Inputs

• Front‑panel stereo mini‑jack (analog)
• Rear‑panel stereo mini‑jack (line‑level or optical‑digital via mini‑TOSLINK)
• Rear‑panel dual RCA jacks (line‑level)
• iPod dock connector (top/front, model‑dependent)

Outputs

• Subwoofer output (full‑range) for powered subwoofer
• Composite video out (for compatible iPod photo/video browsing)
• S‑Video monitor output
• Front‑panel headphone output

General Specifications

• Power requirements: AC 230 V, 50 Hz
• Power consumption (typical): 80 W
• Power consumption (standby): 1 W
• Dimensions (H × W × D):
  • 252 × 488 × 194 mm
  • (9‑15/16" × 19‑3/16" × 7‑5/8")
• Weight: 8.2 kg (18 lb)

Typical Applications

• Home office or desktop music system
• Living room or bedroom compact hi‑fi
• Stylish all‑in‑one solution for CD, radio, iPod and external sources