Are Nakamichi amps any good?

When you spend a lot of time reading this forum, and others on the internet, you hear about individual issues with every manufacturer. Does that mean that every component is flawed and should be avoided? Of course not. It's one thing to say that a design had issues, but to say that Nakamichi amplifiers "had a reputation for being unstable and prone to failure" is simply NOT true!

The pure Japanese Nakamichi 420 is a superb sounding little amp.Only 50 watts but high current.
Better sounding than the PA7E in my experience.

Nakamichi amplifiers don't need defending. They were highly praised when they were introduced and still well-respected today. Ask someone who really owns one. If you can find one that hasn't been abused, and is selling in your price range, grab it it with both hands. You won't be disappointed.