System One rack

A rare find. A Nakamichi System One rack in original condition, with all manuals, accessories, and packaging.

Available for collection in Brisbane. Can be dismantled for shipping, please enquire for a packing and freight cost.

AI Overview 

The Nakamichi System One refers to a classic, high-end, modular vintage audio system from the late 1970s, built around a distinctive wedge-shaped rack housing components like the 600-series pre-amp, tuner, power amp, and cassette deck, praised for its exceptional sound quality, especially from cassettes, and representing a premium audiophile experience before the brand shifted focus.

Key Components & Features:

• System One Rack: A signature wedge-shaped, black-faced rack that housed the main components, featuring a programmable tuner with a cool FM dial.
• 600-Series Components: The system integrated modules like the 610 Control Preamp (a complex monitor console), 630 FM Tuner/Preamp, 600 Two-Head Cassette Console, and 620 Power Amp, notes Audiofriends.nl.
• Audio Quality: Known for superb sound, especially its ability to extract high-fidelity audio from cassettes, a hallmark of Nakamichi's tape deck expertise.
• Design: Featured distinctive wedge-shaped (or "wedge-shaped") components, marking a stylistic departure and early adoption of black-faced gear in 1978, according to StereoNET International and stereo2go.com. 

Significance:

• High-End Status: Nakamichi was a respected, premium brand, and the System One was a flagship offering, rivaling high-end separates of its era.
• Collectible: Today, it's a sought-after piece of vintage audio history for collectors and enthusiasts, often found on auction sites like eBay and Facebook.