Nakamichi CA-5AII Stereo Preamplifier; CA5A-2; MM / MC Phono
Product: Nakamichi CA-5AII Stereo Preamplifier; CA5A-2; MM / MC Phono
Product SKU: 19717
Serial Number: 01381
Voltage: 120V
Cosmetic Description: 7/10 Very good cosmetic condition with some minor visible cosmetic wear including some scratches and scuffs on the top surface. The top surface shows some black marker residue as well. The top edge of the faceplate also has a few tiny nicks. This item shows some wear consistent with its age but is still presentable and sounds wonderful.
What is Included: Preamplifier, Power cable
Functional Notes: Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.
Age: Circa 1988
# of Owners: 2
Tobacco Exposure: No
Service History: None
MSRP: $1150
Other Notes: Integrated MM/MC phono stage included.
"The extensive use of precision components (typically with tolerances of 1 percent or better) in the CA-5A II was clearly responsible for its extraordinary response flatness and equalization accuracy. The design simplicity that has long been a hallmark of Nakamichi electronic products is again exemplified by this fine preamplifier. If you don't want to risk the (debatable) degrading effects of tone-control circuits on the sound, or even the slightest change in response flatness, you need only touch a button to remove them from the signal path. In fact, merely placing the tone controls in their detented positions (though they are still in the circuit) will provide a frequency response flatter than that of almost any CD player. And, if you do want to use tone controls, those on the CA-5A II are among the best of their kind."
Reviews: HiFi Classics
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