Your budget is around $1000? In that era I’d look at an Audio Research LS3 if you’re looking to stay with solid state. Never heard a PA7 but know the PA5. Later LS3’s has a remote option but don’t come up too often as the the option was $500. Very revealing preamp. If you’re at all open to tubes read up on the ModWright SWL 9.0 SE. Not heard one, but the Schitt Freya + gets a lot of great press which is current with remote.
Pre Amp for a PA-7?
Hello,
First post advice please. I’m looking for a good pre amp match for the Nakamichi PA-7. My heart was set on a CA-7 and found one for a fair price. After I “thought” the deal was done and all I had to do was wire money, the seller backed out. His reasoning…
”Hi ……, I thought about your journey so far our chat and I have to admit that the CA7A is likely not the best choice for you. The one thing that it doesn't do well is bass. I didn't feel right after not sharing that with you. I'm going to pass on selling it to you. I hope your not unhappy and if you ever want to chat hifi I would be happy to help. …..”
So questions - Is he correct on that assessment? Or ???
If the CA-7 is a poor fit, what would you recommend as a better fit? Prefer vintage gear, like to have a remote but not a deal breaker, for under 1k
My equipment is challenged, as I’m just starting the journey and working on a good audio fit for mostly CD play of all types of music, 70’s thru 90’s and modern country.
Current set up:
Carver Receiver 900
Carver DTL 200 CD player
Pair of B&W CM-4’s
- Moving to build something around the PA-7
Currently have pair of Infinity SM-150’s
Yamaha NSW-2 sub
Thank you, S