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NAD 7140 VS Nakamichi TA 2A

It's been raining receivers at my local Thrift. Anyway I found two other receivers this week, and I am trying to decide which one to keep.
Nakamichi TA 2A. 50 WPC. Nice unit. Used it as a stand alone. And used it for a few days as a Pre. I like it. Would love to find the 4 A.
I have only briefly tested it, but I doubt there are any issues. A NAD 7140. When I tested it in the Thrift on low volume it almost blew me across the room. I was really surprised what it was putting out for a 40 WPC unit. It sounded more like a 100 WPC Unit. No joke
Any thoughts, or known issues on these units is welcomed. Which one would you keep? -Thanks-
laviathon
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mofimadness
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These are both pretty nice older receivers. Either one is a keeper, but if I had to choose, I would keep the Nak.
darkkeys
99 posts
 
I had the NAD 7140 at one time for about 10 years and you are right. It is a very powerful, conservatively rated 40 wpc with a lot of dynamic slam.

The pre/power amp sections of the NAD can also be used independently of each other.

The dynamics in older NAD products are more than in their newer products. Its a keeper.
armstrod
609 posts
 
I also used an NAD 7140 for many years and it's terrific. No experience with the Nak and it might be better, but the 7140 will serve you well.

David
celtic66
1,648 posts
 
The old trick with older NAD pieces was to immediately replace the pre out/amp in steel jumpers with interconnects/jumpers which immediately delivered a very palpable improvement.
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