My journey through the unique world of high-end audio, started with a humble 10-watt Holiday integrated amp. It was in my early days of sound that I came across Nakamichi—the brand that might've inspired the 'Nakamoto' name.
At 18, I dove into this world headfirst, transforming a simple desire into a home-based Nakamichi dealership. It all began with the Nakamichi System One, a piece of tech that was as much a desire as it was unaffordable, until I made it mine as a first purchase from the wholesaler.
The heart of the System One was the Nakamichi 620 power amp which introduced me to the concept of 'Class B' power—efficient, but not without its quirks. It led me down a path of discovery about amp classes. Class A, for example, is straightforward and pure in sound but guzzles energy like a thirsty elephant and gets just as hot.
Class AB mixes A's sound purity with B's energy consciousness, while Class D takes a techy turn to keep things cool and compact but risks getting noisy.
Then there's Class G and H, the brainiacs of the bunch, smartly using power only when needed or adjusting it on the fly—clever, but not simple to create. And the debate of Tube versus Solid-State versus MOSFET? It's like choosing between a vinyl's warm crackle, a CD's crispness, or the clarity of digital music—each has its charm.
Does the tech change the class? Not really, but it does add flavors—like how a chef uses spices. The ingredients (tube, solid-state, MOSFET) can shape the sound's personality, from warm to precise.
My preference to amplification is tube technology, although the price of amplification of this nature is expensive and requires more maintenance than solid state MOS FET technology.
My audio adventure continues with custom MOS FET amps and a classic Hitachi HMA 7500 MK II, keeping my home always alive with music. It's not just about the equipment; it's about the endless symphony they create.
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I was raised on a 2,000 acre Canadian farm, loved by two amazing parents, and
survived my years by doing everything possible even if it was deemed as impossible
by others. I've always played by my own rule book so I apologise in advance if you feel rules don't apply to me, they do, I just probably haven't read them yet.
