Why would Ringo want to buy the NAK AV-10 but give it one star to skew the ratings down?Five stars to counteract the idiot from NY.
Ringo buy a audio magazine they list plenty of Nakamichi dealers.
This is a review site not a question site.
Home Theater magazine just reviewed the AV-10 higher then the Yamaha Rxv795 and the rotel.

I was looking for a receiver to upgrade my old Nakamichi AV-1 so that I could take full advantage of my DVD player (re. Dolby Digital and DTS). I looked at everything from Harman Kardon AVR65, to the Denon 5700, and just about everthing in between.
Bottom line, the AV-10 has few features (ie. a handful of DSP settings, and no on screen menus), but just flat out kicks where it counts, and that is sound reproduction. This machine retails for $1300 but I was able to get it from AVI Electronics (an authorized dealer) in New Jesery for $950. It has very warm amplification and matches great to my fairly bright Klipsch speakers. When comparing it to Yamaha products (dead sounding) and the Denon 3600 DTS (No Bass whatsoever), I know I made the best decision I could have made given my speakers.

Nakamichi is back from the dead, and anyone in the market for reasonably priced AV receiver (ie. less than $2000) this should be strongly considered. Assuming you put sound quality ahead of 500 DSP settings.

I purchased the Nak AV-10 after reading many reviews, including a number on this board. I must say when I first began this process many months ago I thought I would be purchasing Denon or Yamaha. But when I noticed high-end stereo shops were using the AV-10 to power many of the speakers I wanted to audition, I became intrigued. It doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but if you want the basics (more than enough power, DPL, DD and DTS) then find this receiver and buy it. It seems a more musical DD receiver than others in its class. So-called issues, like the "noisy fan,'' are not issues at all. I have mine hooked up to B&W CDM7SEs, a CDMCSE center channel and 601S2s rears--an incredible combination. I'm sure there are many other fine products out there (like the Rotel for the budget-conscious), but the Nak is head and shoulders above the rest. Five stars for performance and price.

This Nak was little out of my price range at first. I was all set on Yamaha RXV-795. Home Theater magazine (May 99)said the Yam receiver had "audiophile" sound. In this same issue they had a glowing review of Nak AV 10. The review was so good that I decided to go with Nak AV 8 which is 85 watts and no DTS. Mail order didn't carry it so I decided to buy AV 10. Well, I don't regret it and feel that these baby's are worth every penny. The sound is absolutely powerful and full with DVDs. I put in the new Aliens and was blown away by the sound. And this is relatively an old movie! The "Natural" DSP is really excellent with non-Dolby Pro-logic TV programs.
My set-up is:
Energy Take 5 with e:xl-s8 subwoofer
Sony DVP S530D

I can't wait to come home from work.

To be honest I was a bit skeptical about the AV10. The amount of good reviews received for this receiver on this site was (to say the least) extraordinary. So I decided to check for myself and headed down to Listen Up demo rooms and auditioned it. Well, I was pactically amazed by the clarity and warm details that the receiver exhibited in both Theater and Stereo sounds. I listened to the Diva chapter on the Fifth Element DVD and was able to listen to every little detail and seperation in that chapter. Then I listened to the Eagles Hotel California (live) and completely convinced that the AV10 is what everyone has been saying of it "Excellent". And for the price there is no reason to consider anything else.

I know what I will buying for my home setup. Heck, I could use the price difference between the AV10 and I was considering to get (DENON AVR5700; B&K AVR202) towards getting a nice large screen TV.

I listened to this receiver directly against the Rotel. The Rotel, which is only slightly more expensive, was far better. The Nam was harsh and brittle sounding next to the Rotel. The Rotel was much more musical. I also found the fan sound annoying.
Check out the Rotel. It does the same job better, for the same price range.

This makes no sense. The previous reviewer (an audiophile?!) thought the Nak sounded like trash, but most people say it sounds great.
I've auditioned the Nak against the Rotel RSX-965 and NAD T770, and in this price range they all sound very good. The AV-10 certainly does not sound bad. I have no idea what's the problem with this "audiophile." Perhaps he had a bum unit, or perhaps his setup was inappropriate.

Yes, I can hear the fan, but it's unobtrusive and the low level of noise is easily washed out once you play anything. Moreover, if you stand back a few feet, the fan is completely inaudible.

Also, the fan's noise probably comes from uneven wear of the bearings, because at another hi-fi shop, I could not hear the fan of their AV-10. At any rate, the fan is really a non-issue.

The AV-10 sounds great! Combined with its gorgeous looks and its nice ergonomics (i.e., easy setup), the Nak is the best choice.

Wonderful receiver!!! My short list consisted of the Nak, the Rotel RSX-965, and the NAD T770. It was a tough choice, but I finally settled on the AV-10 because of its gorgeous looks, nice ergonomics, and highly dynamic and detailed sound.
The "noisy" fan is a non-issue. Yes, I can hear it, but the noise is very low level and non-obtrusive. I auditioned the AV-10 at another hi-fi shop and I could not hear the fan. My guess is that sometimes the fan suffers from uneven wear of the bearings. It will not affect the sound of the receiver, nor your enjoyment of it - unless you're really anal-retentive.

Beautiful sound, beautiful looks, affordable price. It's a slam-dunk!

Totally agree with Richard. Not going to attempt defending this machine. Auditioning this unit will speak for itself. Have been in posession of the AV10 for little over two months. Delivers, good, clean sound. Price was $1200. Guaranteed, you'll hear the fan if you hold your breath and lay your head on the machine and listen carefully. Compared this with Rotel 965. Very nice machine as well. Unfortunately the issues indicated in its site was a turn off

OK, I'm nearly convinced that the AV-10 is for me based on test drives at the local dealer. Thus the fives stars. What I really want to know is if folks are paying full tilt ($1200) for the unit. Few of the shops that carry Nakamichi discount prices, although I have found one in NJ that will. Will offer my dealer oppty to match price, then go elsewhere if neccessary.So,...what are you folks paying for the AV-10?
Thanks.