Stereo Preamplifier 1020A

NAD, New Acoustic Dimension; Ontario

  • Year
  • 1983 ?
  • Category
  • Audio Amplifier or -mixer
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 310114

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Hi-Fi equipment
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110 or 120 or 220 or 240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Stereo Preamplifier 1020A - NAD, New Acoustic Dimension;
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 420 x 96 x 240 mm / 16.5 x 3.8 x 9.4 inch
  • Notes
  • A Stereo pre-amplifier similar to the earlier NAD 1020 Series 20 Stereo Preamplifier with additional MC cartridge input and a Mono button instead of Audio Muting. The later NAD 1020B Stereo Preamplifier is also similar.

    With RCA input sockets for Phono (MM or MC), Tuner and Aux, input/output RCA sockets and DIN socket for Tape, a Phono MM/MC selector switch and a phono Capacitance Selector switch (100pF, 200pF, 320pF). Output sockets for Pre-out and High-Level Pre-Out. Some models have three AC outlets and some have a voltage selector.

    Rotary controls for Bass, Treble, Balance and Volume, push buttons for Power, input selection (Aux, Tuner, Phono, Tape), Mono and Loudness. Power On pilot light and jack for headphones. Rack mount handles are an optional extra.

    Versions/Power Requirements
    120 V AC 60Hz 
    220 V AC 50 Hz
    240 V AC 50 Hz 
    110/120/220/240 V AC 50/60Hz with voltage selector

    Made in Taiwan

  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (NAD 1020A Stereo Preamplifier Instructions for installation and operation)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Howard Craven. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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