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Older Nakamichi Gear ?? Stasis ??

Hi-

I'd like to get a simple system that is very warm
sounding. I'm specifically looking at older (used)
Nakamichi receivers and CD players. I am thinking
about a Nakamichi RE-2 Reciever with MB-2S CD player
or an SR-4A with OMS-7AII. I want it to be a simple
2 piece system and I want to use just one remote. Now
for my questions...

The SR-4A used a "Stasis" design. The RE-2 did not.
How did this affect the sound? I would think the SR-4A
is a warmer sound based on having a "Stasis" design???
Which model sounded better?

On the CD player side, which sounded better, the OMS-7AII
or the MB-2S ??

Thanks
Tom
eastside_guy

Showing 4 responses by viggen

viggen
838 posts
 
Yah, I wouldn't say they are warm sounding either. I'd say they are a bit dark and a bit smooth but never lean much like watered down premium coffee.
viggen
838 posts
 
Not sure about the CD players, but go with the SR or TA series. Stay AWAY from the RE.
viggen
838 posts
 
RE stuff is junk. The older TA and SR series along with tape decks built around that same era was when Nak was making their best stuff. Difference between the two, I don't know. SR is older.
viggen
838 posts
 
Just to respond to the person stating Nakamichi separates as being sharp sounding. I did own their poweramp, the PA5II, and it was sharp sounding and got rid of it really quick. I also had their preamp, the CA7II, which was sharp sounding too. I held onto this piece for a lil bit longer. I was using stock powercords all this time, btw. Until a few years ago, I started experimenting with aftermarket powercords. I found the CA7II has very good synergy with Mapleshade powercords. The sound became lively, warm, and the preamp ran very cool. With the stock cord, it was as hot as a class A amp. I can only imagine what the PA5II would sound like if I had tried it with the mapleshade.
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