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KEF Reference 201/2 and Vintage Pioneer SX-1250???

Ok, this may be a potentially weird combination and it hasn't happened yet, so I will ask the world while I am still considering taking the plunge on the KEF's: Anyone out there with experience or opinion on pairing up a set of new KEF Reference 201/2 with a mint condition Pioneer SX-1250 receiver with 160 watts? It would have a Marantz SACD player to round out the eclectic mix. :-)

My guess (Only a guess) at this point would be a warm sounding, powerful combo............

I would love to hear feedback and/or opinions.

Thanks,
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I'm using the KEF 201 (original w/super tweeters) and an Onkyo TX-SR876 receiver in a 5.1 all KEF system.

This combination actually sounds similar to music!

The Audyssey room correction helps but the global negative feedback (of the Onkyo) limits the overall resolution.

The Onkyo lets you tap into unused channels to either hotrod (double wattage) the main L/R speakers or bi-amp if your speakers allow (also double wattage).

I have not tried either.
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