CA-7A vs Onkyo P-3000R
The P-3000R's signal-to-noise is 80 dB against the CA-7A's 84 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.002%, its output voltage 1.0V RMS against 2.0V RMS, and its weight 11 kg (24 lbs) against 7.2 kg (16 lbs).
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AmplifiersPre-AmplifiersPhono Pre-AmpsDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$950
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About the CA-7A
The Nakamichi CA-7A is a late-1980s all-analog stereo control preamplifier with an onboard MC/MM phono stage and full remote control capability. It offers MC and MM phono inputs plus multiple line-level inputs, with a wide bandwidth of 1 Hz to 100 kHz and very low distortion rated at 0.002% THD, making it suitable for high-resolution vinyl and line-level sources. The unit provides front-panel Acoustical Fine Tuning tone controls (low, mid, high) that can be bypassed, allowing both precise tonal adjustment and a more direct signal path for critical listening. The CA-7A features a dual-toroid power supply architecture and is known for its solid construction and excellent measured performance, and is often used in vintage high-end systems alongside Nakamichi power amplifiers such as the PA-7 series.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.002%
- SNR
- 84 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 7.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Analog Inputs
- MC, MM, line
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 435 × 82 × 310 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7.2 kg (16 lbs)
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