Nakamichi MusicBank 2

[Nick Danger]

I have an opportunity to acquire a working Nakamichi MusicBank 2 with remote for $40.


Seem like a good deal?

 

[Elite-ist]

Is it a 6+1 changer? I can only go by what I see on the net. Does it have the remote control, too? I guess if you are in need of a changer, $40 isn't much. I have a few Pioneer mega changers. For instance, the Pioneer PD-F904 (100 CDs) which I bought for $20 at the Salvation Army. I have been using it regularly downstairs for about 6 years without a hiccup. I even found the remote control for it, afterwards, at a thrift store for $2.

Nando.

 

[Nick Danger]

Is it a 6+1 changer? I can only go by what I see on the net. Does it have the remote control, too? I guess if you are in need of a changer, $40 isn't much. I have a few Pioneer mega changers. For instance, the Pioneer PD-F904 (100 CDs) which I bought for $20 at the Salvation Army. I have been using it regularly downstairs for about 6 years without a hiccup. I even found the remote control for it, afterwards, at a thrift store for $2.

Nando.

Truth be told, I don't know squat about this model. Looking for a cd player to have in my garage and was hoping this might fit the bill. My curent Onyko cd player in the house is nothing special, so if the Nak sounded better maybe the Onkyo will be headed to the garage. No funds for the new Oppo...yet, mostly because I keep buying tape decks.

 

[orange]

My PD-F907 came with a VSX-D407? AV receiver and 5.1 speaker set for $50 and the system remote remains to operate it. I've thought about adding an earlier 4 cartridge linear file changer of theirs but I also have a CLD-M90 Laserdisc player with the 5-CD pick mechanism in great shape I can use in the bedroom system if I wish for now. A working M90 is a thing of beauty as well, even if it lacks the other 95+1 CDs.

 

[Elite-ist]

Truth be told, I don't know squat about this model. Looking for a cd player to have in my garage and was hoping this might fit the bill. My curent Onyko cd player in the house is nothing special, so if the Nak sounded better maybe the Onkyo will be headed to the garage. No funds for the new Oppo...yet, mostly because I keep buying tape decks.

Which model Oppo: BDP 95, or BDP 105? That's a whole different caliber of CDP.

Nando.

 

[Nick Danger]

Which model Oppo: BDP 95, or BDP 105? That's a whole different caliber of CDP.

Nando.

Would love a 95 or 105, but a 103 would fit the bill nicely and leave me a bunch of loot for vinyl, SACDs, TAPE(or my taxes).

 

[Elite-ist]

Speaking of SACDs, would that be a consideration in whether you would buy the Nakamichi? I have a Pioneer DV-563A which I bought new for my AV system. My workmates laughed at me, because I probably spent more money on magazines researching which multi-format player was the best bang for the dollar. That was quite a few years ago and the Pioneer DV-563A was the one to own. It plays DVD Audio and SACD, plus a whole lot of other digital formats.

Nando.

 

[Nick Danger]

Speaking of SACDs, would that be a consideration in whether you would buy the Nakamichi? I have a Pioneer DV-563A which I bought new for my AV system. My workmates laughed at me, because I probably spent more money on magazines researching which multi-format player was the best bang for the dollar. That was quite a few years ago and the Pioneer DV-563A was the one to own. It plays DVD Audio and SACD, plus a whole lot of other digital formats.

Nando.

At this time, a universal player is not needed- only rebook cd's in the collection. How do you like the DV 563?

 

[Elite-ist]

It's competent, but not in the same league as an Oppo BDP 103, most likely. I have only a handful of SACDs, and one DVD Audio disc.

Nando.

 

[nakdoc]

The Music Bank CD players were robustly built, keeping Nakamichi's deep bass response intact. Compared to today's DVD players playing CD, it is not as good, but, you know, changers are disappearing fast.
The MB series have belts that stretch. One is a real booger bear to change. For the price, if you have a garden variety Sony CD player, you can't go wrong, however the MB is not better than a true high-end cd.

 

[laatsch55]

Thanks Doc, that was very succinct.

 

[Nick Danger]

The Music Bank CD players were robustly built, keeping Nakamichi's deep bass response intact. Compared to today's DVD players playing CD, it is not as good, but, you know, changers are disappearing fast.
The MB series have belts that stretch. One is a real booger bear to change. For the price, if you have a garden variety Sony CD player, you can't go wrong, however the MB is not better than a true high-end cd.

Thanks for the info. If it is still available this weekend, I will try and snag it.