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nakamichi vs threshold

Hi,

I am currently looking for a power amp for JBL L112.

I have heard a threshold s200 and loved it but it is too expensive in europe, at 1200 $.

I can afford a threshold CAS-2 for 600 $
Or nakamichi PA7 for 950 $.

What is your advice?

Thanks.

Lionelplouf (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

03-26-12

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03-26-12 Buy the nakamichi and you will never look back with disappoi ... Tonykay

03-28-12 Fwiw the nakamichi amplifiers had/have a reputation for bein ... Atmasphere

03-29-12: Tonykay
Sorry to disagree, but Nakamichi amplifiers have not had a "reputation for being unstable." Do some research on the internet and I doubt that you will hear many negative comments from current or past Nakamichi owners. Nakamichi amps still sell for a high percentage of their original cost relative to their vintage. I just don't want the OP to take the above comment as the last word on Nak amps. They are a Nelson Pass design and still well-respected today.
Tonykay (Answers | This Thread)

03-30-12 Thanks for the answers. tonykay, what do you think about the ... Lionelplouf

03-30-12 I've heard a good number of technicians comment about that d ... Atmasphere

03-30-12 A buddy of mine had the pa-5 i think it was. great sounding ... Samzx12

03-30-12 I owned jbl olympus speakers in the 70s and 80s but i'm not ... Tonykay

03-30-12 Nakamichi stuff tended to sound great but some products had ... Mapman

03-31-12 I thought at one time back in the late 70's early 80's that ... Dhl93449

04-02-12 Thanks a lot for the comments. i am indeed looking at upgra ... Lionelplouf

04-02-12 Lionelplouf janzen makes a "kit" for horizons (l1 ... Dhl93449