As a compact music system, the MAS 102 is a proud overachiever, giving you everything you’d expect from a high-performance stereo system – and a whole lot more. Enjoy music in practically any format with this highly capable system that’s designed to fit comfortably on a bookshelf, tabletop or, quite frankly, anywhere else you put it. As a fully integrated entertainment center, the MAS 102 comes with a slot-loaded CD player, drift-free FM tuner, USB ports and no fewer than eight auxiliary audio inputs – digital, analog and even phono MM (moving magnet). It even has the ability to pair up seamlessly with a Harman Kardon® The Bridge III docking station (available for purchase separately) – so you can access your iPod or iPhone music library via remote control and play your favorite tracks with accurate, clear, distortion-free sound.
All your musical entertainment – in one complete system.
Make room for a fully loaded music system.
Considering
its impressive range of musical talents, it’s remarkable that the MAS
102 isn’t the size of a concert hall. Instead, it offers you
concert-hall sound in a space-saving package – comfortably playing a
mixture of media with the greatest of ease. From the slot-loaded CD
player to the USB ports, the MAS 102 can read practically any music
source you throw its way. It’ll even connect to your record player if
you need it to, one of the many talents you can expect from this 2 x
65-watt amplifier with custom 5-inch (130mm) bass-reflex speakers and
1-inch (25mm) dome tweeters.
Plays your iPod or iPhone device using The Bridge III (available separately).
Gain
access to all your favorite music when you hook your iPod or iPhone up
to a Harman Kardon® The Bridge III docking station (available for
purchase separately). Sync up the MAS 102 to the portable dock and play
your stored music through the superb sound system, giving your music
tracks the high-performance soundstage they deserve. Hear every note
purely and without limitations caused by headphones – and even control
your music from a distance, using the system’s IR remote control to
navigate video and music while your iPod or iPhone is docked. The Harman
Kardon The Bridge III will even charge your iPod or iPhone device while
it’s docked in the MAS 102 – or, if you prefer, play Internet radio
through an optional iPod Internet-radio application.
Built-in CD player and FM tuner.
Gain
an unprecedented range of functionality and versatility with the MAS
102. Play your MP3 and WMA CD-R and CD-RW discs (as well as standard
CDs) with random-play and repeat options. You can even listen to the
radio with the built-in, drift-free FM tuner that comes conveniently
preset with 30 stations – so you can hear music, news, sports and talk
without having to set all the stations yourself. If you want to get
beyond CD or radio, the MAS 102 can happily oblige. Just plug into one
of the system’s USB ports to play your smartphone, memory stick, MP3
player or any other compatible device.
Plug into USB ports – in front or in back.
The
MAS 102 is built to support your iPod and/or iPhone device using a
Harman Kardon® The Bridge III dock (available separately). However,
since the MAS 102 also includes front- and back-panel USB ports, you can
expand upon the system’s capabilities by playing MP3 and WMA files
directly from memory sticks. You can even navigate these files using
your system’s IR remote control. By taking advantage of the built-in USB
ports, you can amplify virtually any device containing your music
collection – and enjoy the full talents of your music system.
Matching loudspeaker technology.
High-performance
sound demands high-performance technology. That’s why the MAS 102 music
system integrates a two-way configuration featuring flat-panel bass
drivers and proprietary MMD® tweeters with integral waveguides. The MAS
102 system also eliminates unwanted sonic refractions for cleaner, more
natural sound and greatly improves off-axis performance for more
accurate stereo imaging and high-frequency performance. Ultimately,
you’ll get full-size speaker performance from two sophisticated, compact
speakers – without sacrificing any of the signature Harman Kardon® good
looks along the way.
Striking industrial design.
Want
a music system that looks almost as good as it sounds? With a striking
industrial design that complements your home décor without overwhelming
it, the MAS 102 fuses together many modern design elements, presenting a
high-gloss, polished, black exterior evocative of an architectural gem.
One element that makes the MAS 102 especially inviting to use is the
sophisticated VFD screen with its bright, easy-to-read navigation menus
communicating system status as well as artist information, track numbers
and volume levels.
Take control with the IR remote
The
MAS 102 system puts you in the driver’s seat when it comes to
controlling both your system’s functions and the iPod/iPhone you might
be playing via a Harman Kardon® The Bridge III docking station
(available separately). Sit back, relax and enjoy your music from up to
15 feet (4.6 meters) away, while you navigate the MAS 102 using the IR
remote and its easy-to-use interface. This long-range feature gives you
the benefit of control from afar – allowing you to flip through tracks
while staying seated on the couch or comfortably immersed in your
cocktail-party conversation.
Achieve maximum connectivity.
Built
with two coaxial and two optical digital inputs plus one coaxial
digital input, the MAS 102 has digital audio connectors that keep you
listening – no matter what digital technology may enter the market. This
way, as new technologies emerge, your MAS 102 system can stay relevant
and compatible, providing maximum flexibility and optimal connectivity.
As a bonus, these digital connectors also help you eliminate conversion
stages, ensuring the best sound quality possible – at all times.
Analog audio input connections.
If
you want to connect additional audio components, the MAS 102 includes
two stereo RCA inputs plus one stereo 1/8-inch (3.5mm) input that is
ideal for computers and portable media players. By using this great
flexibility to connect with other components, you’ll be able to access
more of your music collection – no matter what format it’s in.
Get your groove back.
Fall
in love with your record collection all over again by utilizing the MAS
102 system’s high-quality phono input. Join the resurgence of vinyl
lovers while taking advantage of a premier high-performance music system
– or use the phono input to connect to turntables with MM (moving
magnet) phono cartridges. This versatile feature gives you a great
reason to dust off those old 45s or LPs for that ’80s revival party you
might soon consider hosting.
Built-in clock with a sleep timer and dual alarms.
A
great music system has the power to stir up the soul. The MAS 102 can
do that – and also wake up two people in the morning at different times
thanks to its built-in clock with dual alarms. You can even select which
alarm sound or song to wake up to. (Or, if you prefer, use the built-in
default alarm tone.) And if falling asleep to music is your thing, you
can benefit from the MAS 102 sleep timer – which eases you into REM
sleep while saving energy by automatically shutting the system off after
a predetermined time.
Gold-plated binding posts for great sound.
Quality
of sound is of the utmost importance when it comes to speaker
connectors. That’s why the MAS 102 keeps your connections to the outside
world as secure as they should be by using gold-plated binding posts.
As an important ingredient to maintaining audio integrity every step of
the way, these posts allow you to connect to a variety of speaker wires,
helping you achieve a great degree of flexibility and compatibility
with a wide range of audio products.
Private listening via headphone jack.
Thanks
to a powerful 65 watts per channel, the MAS 102 can rock the house with
a clean and powerful sound worthy of any house party. But what if you
want to have a more intimate, private listening experience? Then you’ll
want to use the MAS 102 headphone jack, which automatically mutes the
speakers when you plug the headphones in – allowing for one-on-one
listening without ever sacrificing sound quality.
Harman Kardon® sound – a legacy of achievement.
The
Harman Kardon® MAS 102 is everything you’d expect from a
high-performance music system – and much more. Exemplifying the balance
between high style, modern design and audio ingenuity, the versatile MAS
102 embodies the spirit of Harman Kardon innovation – a legacy
respected by discerning audio enthusiasts for almost 60 years. From the
world’s first stereo receiver (the Festival® TA230) to the multimedia
masterpiece that became part of the permanent collection at New York
City’s Museum of Modern Art (the SoundSticks® desktop sound system),
Harman Kardon engineers are consistently advancing the science of sound,
developing magnificent audio products dedicated to quality, durability
and, most importantly, generating rave reviews from audiophiles.