Nakamichi PA7 versus PA7 II

This is related to the "Stasis" topology sound. I have a TA-4, the 100 w/ch reciever of the same Nelson Pass series. A nice amp with lots of guts, I use it in my video set up. For audio, when compared with other components it was more than a little rough. I know the PA 7 is a different animal, I'm just saying: listen first, buy later. (unless you are price/resale protected) good luck.

Walther,

I think it's a fine sounding amp. I had it modified by Musical Concepts. I'ts not bright but maybe a touch warm.
A good power cable (I use Synergistic Res Ref) makes a
positve improvement.

Tim

stay away from nak amps

they are not musical for the money

stick to their tape decks

tom

Once had the PA 7, which I bought used. The sound is quite dynamic, supposedly better than the later model II. The PA 7 ran into class A, more than the PA 7II, which meant, a warmer sound than the PA 7II. Eventhough it had about 200W per channel, it did not well with too hard of loads comparatively with other 200 watt or 100 watt high current amps I have had experienced. All in all, if you get a unit for about $800-900 range, I doubt it can be beat for the money...even in comparison with amps that can be had up to 3k.
Nak tape decks may be great, but they are made out with plastic skeletons, therefore prone for mechanical failure (I.e: Dragon.)

I love this site.
Thanks alot to everybody.Very helpful hints.
Walther