Vintage receiver ??...

[jrod]

Hi guys and gals, I'm new to the 2ch forum, spend most of my time in the HT side. I was wondering if anybody had any information regarding a vintage receiver that I've found. It's a Kenwood KR-6160 circa '70-73.

I'm going to eventually (2-3 months) pick up a pair of Heresey's and devote a room to strictly 2ch. I was wondering if this might be a good starter receiver? It's rediculously cheap so if it doesn't work out, no big woop!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[sdr798]

I bet it will sound great with the Heresys. I just found a Marantz 2265B and It's heavenly with the my Heresys.

[willland]

Jrod,

I don't really know much about that model but what I do know is that vintage(70's) SS receivers sound great with Heritage Klipsch. I did a little research and most sources I have seen puts the wattage at 70w/ch(not confirmed). If that does not float your boat, take a look at this.

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/ele/1696651163.html

This setup looks like plug and play with the amp rated at 80w/ch.

I had the older NAD 1020A preamp, 2150(50w/ch) amp, 4125 tuner combo powering my Forte's and they sounded great together. Very warm with good detail. NAD amps power ratings are very conservative.

Worth a look at.

Bill

[jrod]

Thanks for the responses guys. The deal ended up falling through, he sold it to someone else. No big deal, I'm in no hurry.

Yeah, I saw that listing today Bill. I've heard great things about NAD paired with Klipsch. Not ready to shell out that kind of coin (yet!). I'm going to keep an eye on that post, if I can talk him down significantly I might make a move, we'll see.

Thanks again, guys.

[Colin]

low powered, but quality watts and THD are excellent matches for ultra efficient horns, menaing tubes and vintage SS amps