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Biete eine Nakamichi CA-5E II Vorstufe mit einer Traum Phonostage (MM/MC anpassbar) an.
Die CA-5E II befindet sich in sehr gutem (voll funktionsfähigem) Zustand.
Eine Abholung in Ettlingen(Spessart) ist möglich und erwünscht.
Festpreis incl (DHL Paket) Versand: 850Eur
Privatverkauf ohne Garantie und Umtauschrecht.
At €850, the asking price is ambitious for a CA-5 E II, sitting well above the typical used market where excellent units often land under €400 for the base CA-5E and around €500–€620 for the “II” version, with one active listing at €620 and forum consensus calling them “very cheap” used. This price exceeds the 75th percentile and isn’t a bargain; it’s a premium ask for a preamp that’s no longer new and has been out of production for decades.
Still, the CA-5 E II is a respected Nakamichi preamp known for its clean, transparent sound and robust build, often paired with the PA-5E II power amp for a full high-end vintage stack. If this listing includes original accessories, shows original-owner condition, and is genuinely “excellent” with no service history gaps, it could be a worthwhile buy for someone seeking a reliable, sonically refined vintage preamp at a fair—but not cheap—price. Caveats only apply if condition is questionable or accessories are missing, given the price is above median.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Nakamichi was founded in 1948 by Etsuro Nakamichi as a research institute in Tokyo, Japan, initially providing R&D services for major corporations and government entities before transitioning to consumer audio manufacturing under its own name beginning in 1972. The brand emerged from deep technical expertise in electromagnetism, magnetic recording, and acoustics, establishing itself as a pioneering force in Japanese audio engineering. Today, Nakamichi operates as a subsidiary of Chinese holding company Nimble Holdings, maintaining its heritage while expanding into contemporary audio categories.
The brand built its legendary reputation on cassette deck innovation, introducing the world's first three-head recording deck and the iconic Dragon series (1982), which featured bi-directional replay and automatic azimuth correction—innovations that remain highly sought after by collectors, with pristine examples commanding thousands of dollars on the secondary market. Beyond vintage cassette decks, Nakamichi's modern product portfolio encompasses home cinema audio systems, sound bars, speakers, headphones, mini hi-fi systems, automotive stereo products, and automotive lighting solutions, reflecting a diversification strategy that extends its audio expertise across multiple consumer segments.
Nakamichi occupies a distinctive position bridging vintage collectibility and contemporary consumer audio. The brand commands respect among audiophiles and hi-fi enthusiasts for its uncompromising engineering standards and Japanese precision, while simultaneously serving the automotive and mainstream home audio markets. Its legacy as an innovator in analog audio technology, combined with its evolution into modern product categories, positions Nakamichi as a heritage brand with credibility across both specialist and general consumer segments.
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