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. 
 

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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. 

😊 I agree. Attenuation for this Pre is fabulous… so much more in recordings now to discern… feels like I was born yesterday and I’ll be 70 in the Fall. I am hearing a lots more detail with my Cornwall iv heritage series and this Pre. The amp doesn’t mean anything with the NAK CA-7A having last dibs to the sound. 

The Nelson Pass designed series for Nakamichi has always been very popular and very well thought of...and yes, if you bought from SkiFi ...