I still have my Nakamichi TA-3 from the late 80’s on a second system. Still sounds great. Originally it was driving some Heresy’s, I think the Naks play well with Klipsch.
Nakamichi CA-7A Preamp
I saw a SkyFi Audio You Tube video on this unit, and the build quality really impressed me, and was well done and takes through well.
I decided to obtain one, and was blessed to get a remote, and yes I have only one key selector-button remaining on the front saying “CD”… but there just has never been an interior like they made these over (30) years ago, and I will never have to worry about the electrolytic capacitors.
My question is how did these get so far under the radar for very high quality preamplifiers? I honestly can’t say I’ve heard better and they pick this up for nearly $1000, thinking I over paid. But I think I would have to invest over $10,000 in today’s market to get this kind of sound, and very subtle bass, mid range, and treble adjustments, which are not traumatic, but very effective. I have Cornwall Heritage series and Dennis Had Inspire WE 300b amp. Great base, but a Rogue preamp with an Denafrips Ares ll are now expendable in what I’m now hearing. Just no comparison. Go figure.