Their system is capable of broadcasting from a stereo receiver, or even a portable device, to headphones or speakers.

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Harman Kardon, which introduced the world's first stereo receiver in 1958, is synonymous with beautiful sound and attractive design.

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Now, using the Pure i-20, and its built-in DAC, recordings sound just as good as CDs played on my very respectable NAD C542 compact disk player (my other not-too-new components are a NAD 7100 stereo receiver and Paradigm Studio 20 v. 4 speakers).

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In 1953, Harman and partner Bernard Kardon invented the first integrated audio receiver, ushering in the era of high-fidelity home stereo systems.

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