Nakamichi 730 Info Page
First of all I'd like to promote my wireless remote receiver for the Nakamichi 730 Receiver. Nakamichi put a 8 pin DIN connector on the back of the receiver for their optional RM-730 IR remote system consisting of the RM-730R (receiver) and the RM-730T (transmitter) remote. Here is a German web site with a picture of the 730 Receiver with the RM-730 System. This system is able to control 9 functions of the receiver, radio preset A, B, C, D, radio tune up & down, volume up & down and power. The original Nakamichi RM-730 is very rare and usually sell for more than the 730 receiver itself. I have duplicated the functionality of the original RM-730 and sell my unit for a fraction of the price of the original. Nakamichi 730 Remote My system has the advantage of being able to use any universal remote so you don't have another remote on your coffee table. Below is a picture of my remote on tope of my personal 730 receiver.
The Nakamichi 730 Receiver came out in 1978 and was discontinued around 1981. At the time it sold for about $1400 which was A LOT of money back then. It featured a very slim clean front panel with no mechanical buttons, only touch sensitive pads. The amplifier section was rated for 105 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms and 150 Watts per channel into 4 Ohms. Dimensions are approximately 20" wide, 3.5" tall and 14.5" deep. Weight is a hefty 38 pounds.
Magazine Reviews
High Fidelity April 1979
Audio Magazine December 1978
Sounds Good To Me in Houston, TX has one on sale right now for $100. The ad says the tuner section stopped working and it's missing one of the little preset tuning knobs. Here is link to the ad http://www.soundsgoodtomehouston.com/invrec.htm. If it's still available near the end of August I just may buy it myself and fix it.
There was a japanese web site that had brochure pictures and description in Japanese, but, seems to be gone. I'll include the link just in case it comes back. http://www5f.biglobe.ne.jp/~silencium/datahtml/nakamichi730receiver.html
This isn't 730 related, but, this German web site has great pictures of classic Nakamichi gear from the 80's with a nice description of Nakamichi's history in German. http://www.hifi-studio.de/hifi-klassiker/nakamichi_hifi.htm
Below is a better picture of the original RM-730T remote transmitter by Nakamichi.
What's it worth?
http://www.recycledaudio.com/rec.html lists it's value at $599 which is on the high side.
Several have sold recently on eBay. Below are the stats on those auctions plus the pictures from those auctions. I hope the owners of these pictures don't mine.
Recently Sold 730 Receivers on eBay
Auction 180273549754, Currently running. Ended 8/11/2008, closed for $32.56. Starting price $9.99 plus shipping $32.06. Seller ID: TrustingBuy. It's missing the left side cover and from the pictures it looks like the remote connector is damages. Seller says sold AS-IS for parts.
Auction #150277829713, ended 8/05/2008 with no bidders. Starting price is $250 plus shipping of $45. There are currently no bids at the time I am writing this. On 8/02 this auction was modified. It was changed to $395 start bid with $600 Buy It Now. Seller ID: VintageSound70
Relisted. Auction #150279873094. Starting price is $250 or Buy It Now $500. Shipping of $45. Auction ended early on 8/11/08, by seller because the item is no longer available for sale.
Auction #180269469096,
ended 7/31/2008, closed for $130.19 plus $31.48 shipping. This auction had a
starting bid of $9.99 with 10 bids from 6 unique bidders.
Seller said it does have a problem, but, can't remember what it was. Overal
condition seems good from the pictures, but, it's hard to tell. White painted
lettering above the Power button has been scraped away.
Auction #270253323984, ended 7/14/2008, closed for $283 plus $30 shipping. Start price was $0.99 and there were 33 bids from 12 bidders. Includes copy of the owner's and service manuals.
Auction #250259837470, ended 6/22/2008, closed for $250 plus shipping. Start price was $250 and there was 1 bidder. Includes copy of the owner's (not original) and copy of the Audio Magazine December 1978 Equipment Profile.
eBay Auction # unknown. Ended 5/16/2008, sold for $152.49 for the receiver. This seller had an RM-730 Remote system up for auction in another auction. That auction closed for $162.50.
Auction #180238105195, ended 4/30/2008, sold for $300 Buy It Now plus $40 shipping. Includes copy of service manual, copy of owner's manual, original brochure, original double box and original Nakamichi brochures for the T-100, 530 Receiver and Reference Monitor "Slimline" Speakers. Condition: Excellent with minor paint wear on the front panel "POWER" text.
