nikko amplifiers

JimBRICK
JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
edited May 2012 in Electronics
I came across this ad in a local website

"Nikko "Alpha" 440 power amp, and Paradigm Monitor 9 loudspeakers for sale. Amp is 800 Watts a side, and could possibly break windows! Serious inquiries only. Set for $600 firm"


has anyone heard of Nikko, I found some info on a 220 but no 440?
2 CHANNEL
Speaker - Klipsch Heresy II
Under construction
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,776
    edited July 2007
    I had a Nikko amp many years ago, it was ok. But the 440 is 200 watts a channel, not 800. Current value is probably around $100. They were not very expensive when new, I think I paid $200 for mine new.

    You can look up specs here:

    http://www.vintageshifi.com/m4.html
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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited July 2007
    was it any good to you?

    and I figure those speakers cant be worth more than 300 for the pair
    2 CHANNEL
    Speaker - Klipsch Heresy II
    Under construction
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,776
    edited July 2007
    It's been over 20 years Jim, I don't really remember what it sounded like. I know I didn't keep it long though, didn't seem to have the power claimed.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited July 2007
    Nikko separates were fairly well regarded when they were current. I haven't had the pleasure, but look forward to an opportunity.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited July 2007
    I've had an Alpha 230 for several years (with matching pre and tuner), now doing duty in the kid's "jukebox" rig. Nikko made solid gear and the Alpha series amps are much beloved by party DJs for their high current output and durability.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,808
    edited July 2007
    Not bad.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,034
    edited July 2007
    I wasn't to terribly impressed with the Nikko Alpha 3. "Stale" would sum it up.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • MarZutra
    MarZutra Posts: 3
    edited May 2012
    BlueMD is absolutely correct. Many moons ago I used a black version of the Nikko Alpha II power amp and matching pre-amp with a couple of turn tables and a pair of big old speaker blocks when I used to dj. I believe the power outputs on these Nikko Amps are conservatively rated to be truthful. They are very good value for money both sound and build quality. Cannot complain. I cannot knock them for their period then or today. Of course they are no "Jeff Rowland", "Bryston" or "Pass Labs" but they nice sounding amps.

    Currently I have a barely used Denon POA2800 amp rated at 200wpc and looking to switch to monoblocks however I have very fond memories of the old Alpha II which is of much better build quality then my current Denon.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited May 2012
    I had a Nikko Alpha VI (manuf. 1980) a true dual mono design awhile back & it was superb! That particular model was designed & built by Luxman for Nikko. Up until that point Nikko was pretty much known for mid-fi gear. This was Nikko's move into the big leagues & they were tremendous amps. In today's dollars the amp would have a price tag of approx. $3400.00. I had it for quite some time & then went to my current Rotel 5 channel amp. I sold the Nikko for $800.00 & it went in a hurry at that price. The model you're looking at is also a great amp. Do some research & see if it too was designed & built by Luxman, & if it was I'd jump on it. Do a search here because I have a thread w/ pics on the Alpha VI. Good luck!!!
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited May 2012
    Here's the link to the thread: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?84072-Still-impressed-with-the-vintage-Nikko-amp!&highlight=Nikko+Alpha

    It was a beast at 300w per channel & that puppy rocked!!!!
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited May 2012
    Five year old thread girls.
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