NAKAMICHI 600
__SPACER__ Released in the mid 70s, the Yamaha TC-800GL inspired, sloping fascia brought the sound quality of the Nakamichi 1000 to a product costing ‘only’ twice as much as a high end turntable. link...
View ArticleNakamichi RX 505
__SPACER__ At the time of the RX 505 other manufacturers were implementing auto reverse mechanisms. Nakamichi considered that to do this properly it was best to physically turn the cassette around to...
View ArticleNakamichi 1000 – the machine that made reel to reel obsolete
__SPACER__ The Nakamichi 1000 had a model name which reflected its price – not something to be scoffed at in the 70s. This was the first audiophile cassette deck, and the machine which rendered reel to...
View ArticleNakamichi 700 – the design classic
__SPACER__ Although the 700, which was released in 1973, had a model number which reflected the fact that it was 30% cheaper than the 1000, the 700 combined both aesthetics and sound quality into a...
View ArticleNakamichi 550
__SPACER__ The Legendary Nakamichi Portable was released a year after the first Nakamichi machines, in 1974. A true portable, it has been described as the real first Walkman. link » wistit »
View ArticleNakamichi 1000 ZXL Limited
__SPACER__ Gold plated, with a mahogany cabinet, when the 1000 ZXL Limited edition was released, in the early 80s it cost over $2000. link » wistit »
View ArticleNakamichi 700ZXE
__SPACER__ A classic Nakamichi deck, such as this one can be picked up on eBay for a very reasonable price. If you are looking for a long term investment in classic hifi gear, this is a good time to...
View ArticleNAKAMICHI 480
__SPACER__ Decks like the 480 brought Nakamichi in to the realms of the affordable, while still being of premium quality. link » wistit »
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