Kenwood seems to lack any real bass definition, and seems to distort very quickly, but listened to a really low volume, the tuner is amazing. As are the both phono inputs. Actually the sound is equal for all the inputs. Not going to make any judgements until I deoxit all the controls. I think the Kenwood is rated @ 160 watts/ch and the R/S is 120. But believe me I feel very fortunate to be in possession of both of them.
Very nice find!!!! I have an STA-2300 now and am awaiting delivery on an STA-2100 that I picked up from a guy in Seattle. An old high school buddy that lives there will be bringing it to me when he comes down to California for the holidays.