Kenwood KA-900 vs Yamaha A-760

[Spyda666]

Hey Everyone,
So I’m a guy with not that much resources to sink into my system so I try to get the best sound I can on the cheap. Here’s my question to the experts (y’all): I own a Kenwood KA-900 amp and it sounds pretty damn good but the lights don’t work and it’s missing the clear face cover. Also I’m not a real fan of the slider volume. I just inherited a Yamaha A-760 which everything works. They both are from around 1980. Which of these is perceived to be the better integrated amp? Which have the better build? I haven’t received the Yamaha yet so I haven’t been able to compare them with the ear test. Any input would be appreciated. Thx

 

[dpdatl]

I would say the Kenwood but I am a little biased. It has two transformers, more capacitance, and it is built better.

 

[johnda]

I had a Pioneer SX-780 that I had purchased used. It was the best looking receiver I think I ever saw, but it’s AM/FM section was very poor and I used an external tuner. The Kenwoods were, to my sense, more solid units and held up better.