nakamichi

U know what model number it was?"I don't play games. I play Nakamichi and that for real yo" - Probably some japanese kid said this in the early 80's trying to sell stereo out of his trunk lol.

yeah the CD-45zFortune: You will continue to take chances, and be glad you did.

cd-400, no problems whaatsoever. Really like itWhat's that flippie??

CD-45z was my head unit for five years.  No problems and superb SQ.  I recently upgraded to the MB-100 because I wanted a changer and the better D/A converter.  I love Nakamichi electronics and use their heads exclusively in my personal cars.  I also run their 4-channel mains amps.  Their speakers are good quality but I personally am not fond of their sound (too thin in the lower mids, high end sounds brittle, and their subs are overpriced.)Support the12volt.com

i used Nak years ago when i was a dealer... ( anyone who remembers the TD-1200 raise your hands )  and i really liked it.... good SQ and functionality.... power amps were a tad underpowered, but you could run them wide open without any noticeable distortion.... definately not for the R&R crowd, but my jazz and classical customers loved them.....Kevin Gerry

Certified Electronics Technician

MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer

Classic Car Audio

since 1979

CD-400 guy, what music do you listen to? I am very interested in everything u can bring to the table about the CD-400. So anyone here recommend me a good component for under $210 ??? I'm looking for some thing 40-70 RMS and 100-140 W peak. 91+db at 1w/m and good range of frequency. SILK TWEETERS ONLY."I don't play games. I play Nakamichi and that for real yo" - Probably some japanese kid said this in the early 80's trying to sell stereo out of his trunk lol.

I have a cd45z and think it is much better than most Alpines and Kenwoods out there.  I think it is more skip- resistant than most, though it finally skipped for the first time in 3 years when I drove off a really deep pothole.  In terms of music reproduction, it sounds like a fine home unit in that it recreates a surround-sound ambience, if that's your thing.  Weak points are its tuner section.  I think most radios made today easily outperform the Nak in that department.  But for SQ it's hard to beat.nakamichi cd45z, mf31, audiocontrol eqs, eclipse 3460, rockford 1001bd, focal 130V polyglass components, jl audio 12W7.