Behold, the venerable 150wpc Nakamichi PA-5AII. Featuring Stasis architecture, designed by Nelson Pass, the PA-5AII is beautifully built, with great attention to detail and considerable care in the choice of components. This example looks like it was pulled from a time capsule - absolutely pristine inside and out.
- Production
- 1985-94
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- B20901141
- Orig. MSRP
- $1759
- Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
- Factory Specs
Type Solid state power amplifier
Power output 150 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response 7Hz to 150kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.05%
Damping factor 60
Input sensitivity 1.6V
Signal to noise ratio 120dB
Semiconductors 28 x transistors
Dimensions 17.12"W x 6.2"H x 16.6"D
Weight 48 lbs.
- Designer
- Nelson Pass
- Documentation
ON DECK PA-5AII Service Manual
ON DECK PA-5AII Brochure
- The History of Nakamichi
- Nakamichi was founded in 1948 by Mr. Etsuro Nakamichi, starting from a small research institute in Tokyo, Japan that provided R&D for major brands, government entities, universities and organizations. Since then, it has established a reputation for high-end source components, like tape decks and CD...
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- Liner Notes
High-end audio enthusiasts may feel a sense of deja vu when they see the Nakamichi PA-5Aii power amplifier. The word “Stasis” displayed prominently on the amplifier’s front panel is a clue that it uses circuitry designed by Nelson Pass for Threshold Corporation. When Nakamichi took over Threshold, they acquired the Stasis trademark as well.
- Stock No.
- 7982246002909
Behold, the venerable 150wpc Nakamichi PA-5AII. Featuring Stasis architecture, designed by Nelson Pass, the PA-5AII is beautifully built, with great attention to detail and considerable care in the choice of components. This example looks like it was pulled from a time capsule - absolutely pristine inside and out.
