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[kedgenz]

hay guys im a fan of the old nakamichi products and loved the sound of the old school amps

seen that Nakamichi are back on the market and just woundering how the newer amp compear to the old school ones

do they sound any good (just the price tag is so cheep - so just woundering if the quility and components are crap

other option is

sony M1 and M3 amps i know off in nz

thanks kedge

[Lunchbox.inc]

i'm using 2x Nakamichi 2x 150rms amps in one of my cars, and i really do love them to bits...

but i will say that these are definitely not the same nak amps as alot would remember, they are at a MUCH lower price point, and the quality reflects this, i would say that they'e definitely punching WELL above their weight, but not comparable to nak amps of old

that being said, i really REALLY love mine, they're nice and solid, with a bit of weight to them, and pack a nice punch!

[Spink!]

Apparently the higher (PL?) series amplifiers with the complete adjustable cross overs are a very good amplifier in their price range, you can get 4x100wrms at 4ohm for $260, pretty crazy. I think the same electronics company which owns Aerpro bought the rights for Nakamichi Australasia, can't remember their name.

[icacha]

TDJ

[Spink!]

That's the one, thanks. I can't confirm though, just what a shop told me.

[Lunchbox.inc]

100% correct...

much like alot of the products that come from the parent company, these amps are aimed towards excellent value for money, not so much your high end stuff, but very much your "punching above it's weight" kinda stuff... personally i'd put the nak amps in the same league as your Jaycar gear, but a slightly better product, and with much better backing...

it's just a shame Nak don't have anything like a 1500rms mono otherwise i'd snap one up for random installs...

[Spink!]

PM14001 - 1400wrms @ 1ohm .. By the way, how much did those slightly older Jaycar 1000wrms mono's sell for, when new?

Edited by Spink!, 31 January 2012 - 11:10 PM.

[Lunchbox.inc]

HA!!i didn't even know about that thing, thought there was only the 400rms mono... well i'll be damned! looks like i may have to grab one at some point... i like having amps sitting around for sh*ts and giggles... you never know when you're going to need a mono, whether it be to replace one thats let go, or new car etc,

Edited by Lunchbox.inc, 01 February 2012 - 01:54 AM.

[kedgenz]

hi thanks for the info alots changed in the industry of the last 10 years you bought a amp with a name on it. you new you were getting a A grade amp, these days every think is priced at the dollar i think i may see if i can get the sonys xes amps but also have access to older type stuff as well some of the good old days amps

cadance shockwave a series
hiphonics zues
pg zx450
sony m1 and m3
im hoping i may be able to track down a couple for my new sq install

currently have a cadence z series amp nice amp but no were near the sound of the a series

thanks
kedgenz

[icacha]

the buyers are getting younger which means they have very minimal spare cash to spend of quality products or installs for that matter.
i've been installing since the early 90's and i've seen the industry take a nose dive ever since. today its what speakers, what head unit, what sub, what amp and the poor old car has been forgotten about so when the system doesn't perform the owner is usually quick to blame the product rather than the installation of the installations environment.

edit: oh, and there's an expert that's born every day that joins a forum and knows it all

Edited by icacha, 01 February 2012 - 01:38 PM.

[DrBoom]

It is always a mystery when you have been following the car audio industry for a while to see some reputable brand dissappear and re-appear some time later. For some reason, I am always skeptical about buying the new products, but then we are talking about 10 - 20 year difference in time. (showing my age here!)

Its always good to hear other members buying and trying the stuff out and reporting on their experiences with the items. Good on you champs!!!

[Captn_Awesome]

icacha, on 01 February 2012 - 01:36 PM, said:

the buyers are getting younger

Nah you're just getting older you old bastard

[icacha]

my daughter reminds me enough LOL