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I need your expert opinions

I have recently acquired some vintage audio equipment that I am told is very good and very solid stuff, but I have yet to evaluate them for myself. Therefore, I am asking you experts to please rank these with quality and n in mind from best to least best.

First my three pre-amps: Yamaha C-85; Nakamichi CA-7A; and a SAE P101

Then my three tuners: Yamaha T-85: Nakamichi ST-7; and a SAE T101

Thanks guys
jamwvu
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viridian
4,184 posts
 
No expert here but preamps Nak, Yamaha, SAE.
Tuners Yamaha, Nak, SAE.

Please post your impressions when you get to hear them all.
tuong9906
29 posts
 
I owned both Nak and SAE in the past, so my choice is Nak on top for both pre and tuner.
timrhu
2,778 posts
 
I owned the Nak CA5 (very minimalist) as well as the Yamaha C85. The Nak was an outstanding piece while the Yamaha was adequate. The Yamaha did have a remote though.
maineiac
649 posts
 
plug-in, turn-on, listen, decide.
griffithds
851 posts
 
This hobby is not about what others think. If you have listened to the pieces, and then want the opinions of others, that's different. Everyone hears differently, that's why there is so many different manufactures. They've all sounded good to someone. That's why they were brought to market. Let your ears decide!
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