Nakamichi deck directly into power amplifier

Inna, it's possible to calculate the sensitivity from the power ratings for the 102 (100W into 8 ohms, 200W into 4 ohms) and the gain spec (27db). I just did a quick calculation, which indicates a sensitivity of slightly over 1.1 volts. Not an ideal match.

Yogiboy, yes, 2.0 volts is the de facto standard for cdp's, but tape decks and tuners are commonly a good deal lower.

Best regards,
-- Al

Al, appreciate it. But you upset me - Rowland is not a very good match.

I'm a big fan of bypassing my preamplifier (my esoteric and berkleyboth go direct) but my reel to reel did need the preamplifier.