The Nakamichi Amplifier 2 is a highly regarded vintage stereo integrated amplifier from the early 1990s. It is well-known for using a unique internal layout designed to keep your music clear and perfectly timed.
Key Specifications
Power Output:50 watts per channel into 8 Ω or 80 watts per channel into 4 Ω
Peak Current: 18 Amps per channel (High Current Capability)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.1% or less at rated power
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 80 kHz (+0 dB, -3 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): Better than 105 dB (Line inputs)
Phono Support: Built-in switchable preamplifier for both MM (Moving Magnet) and MC (Moving Coil)turntable cartridges
Weight: 12.5 kg
Build and Performance Review
Unlike many other brands that used cheap, all-in-one chip packages during the 1990s, Nakamichi built the Amplifier 2 with high-quality, standalone electrical components. The core feature of this amp is its Harmonic Time Alignment (HTA) circuitry. This design matches up the timing of the audio signal with its natural distortion, leading to an incredibly realistic soundstage.
