This legendary preamp is the mate for the Nakamichi PA-5Aii power amp. Both components were designed by Nelson Pass and follow his design precepts: simple, short circuit topology with nothing but the highest quality fully discrete components in the entirety of the signal path. The CA-5AII, with tone controls and defeat switch, is the one to get. This example is like new – we couldn't find a single flaw.
- Production
- 1988-92
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- B10802675
- Orig. MSRP
- $995
- Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
- Factory Specs
Type Solid state preamplifier
Frequency response 1Hz to 100kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.002%
Input sensitivity 0.165mV (MC), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio 81dB (MC), 88dB (MM), 95dB (line)
Channel separation 64dB (MM), 65dB (MC), 75dB (line)
Output 150mV (line), 2V (Pre out), 7V (Pre out Max)
Dimensions 17.12"W x 2.5"H x 11.3"D
Weight 11.25 lbs.
- Designer
- Nelson Pass
- Documentation
ON DECK CA-5AII Owner's Manual
- 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
The Nakamichi CA-5A II is an improved version of the earlier CA-5 Control Amplifier (preamplifier). The changes include both additional control features and circuit modifications. The Series II circuit design closely resembles that of Nakamichi’s top Control Amplifier, the CA-7A. The principal changes from the “minimalist” control design of the CA-5 are the addition of defeatable tone controls, two-way tape-dubbing facilities, and three selectable gain settings for the moving-coil (mc) phono input.
- Stock No.
- 7982245937373
This legendary preamp is the mate for the Nakamichi PA-5Aii power amp. Both components were designed by Nelson Pass and follow his design precepts: simple, short circuit topology with nothing but the highest quality fully discrete components in the entirety of the signal path. The CA-5AII, with tone controls and defeat switch, is the one to get. This example is like new – we couldn't find a single flaw.
Production
1988-92
Condition
9/10
Serial No.
B10802675
Orig. MSRP
$995
Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
Factory Specs
Type Solid state preamplifier
Frequency response 1Hz to 100kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.002%
Input sensitivity 0.165mV (MC), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio 81dB (MC), 88dB (MM), 95dB (line)
Channel separation 64dB (MM), 65dB (MC), 75dB (line)
Output 150mV (line), 2V (Pre out), 7V (Pre out Max)
Dimensions 17.12"W x 2.5"H x 11.3"D
Weight 11.25 lbs.
Designer
Nelson Pass
Documentation
ON DECK CA-5AII Owner's Manual
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...
[ Read More ]
Liner Notes
The Nakamichi CA-5A II is an improved version of the earlier CA-5 Control Amplifier (preamplifier). The changes include both additional control features and circuit modifications. The Series II circuit design closely resembles that of Nakamichi’s top Control Amplifier, the CA-7A. The principal changes from the “minimalist” control design of the CA-5 are the addition of defeatable tone controls, two-way tape-dubbing facilities, and three selectable gain settings for the moving-coil (mc) phono input.
Stock No.
7982245937373
