Nakamichi PA-7 KEEPER??


OK I need a little help.....I have come across a Nakamichi PA-7 power amp that was a one owner and is in great shape, sounds great.....is it a keeper?

I currently have a 200w per Rotel power amp that I am not at all unsatisfied with running with a Rotel Pre , but , is the Nak a lot better amp??.....looks like its a high $$ unit and somewhat rare.

the reading I have done talks it up as a near class A amp , but the internet has more opinions than I need and you never know who's giving them. At least asking here I know I am getting good info.......any help will be appreciated
bairdz

Showing 1 response by danielk141

Bairdz,

These Nak amps were billed as "Stasis" designs, licensed
through Threshold, when Nelson Pass was still at Threshold.
I believe Threshold sued Nakamichi because they tried to cut corners on the "Stasis" design.
I do think the Series II PA-7 & PA-5 amps look pretty cool, but that's about all.
If you want an amp with a Nelson Pass design backround, try an Adcom 5500. These amps are way underrated on the used market, and they sound very good for $500.00-$600.00 used, IMO.