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I am just getting the HiFi bug again after 30 years of low fi living. Long story short; I pulled my 30 year old system out of the attic and don't know if it is worth using. Old System is: Kenwood KA-8006 Amp 70 watts per channel
Thorens TD-160C Turntable
Large Advents
Speakers are defineitly being replace by Spendor SP 1/2.
Kenwood Amp has static and cuts in and out on one channel.
Is Kenwood worth repairing with all the advancements they have made since it was manufactured. If it is worth repairing where do I turn to for service.I am in Northern New Jersey But I can always ship it anywhere if it is worth keeping. I am sure Thorens needs a "tune up" if it is worth saving.
Question 2: If Kenwood is worth keeping will it power Spendor sp 1/2.
Many Thanks
murphyboy2fbd
beemer
444 posts
 
You may want to hang on to the large advents. These are still viable even today.

I'd look toward the frontend of the system first....those Advents may surprise you with modern equipment.
bigkidz
3,388 posts
 
email me directly and I will give you a number of a guy in N NJ that can take a look at the amp for $50 or less so you can tell how good of shape the unit is in.
jw94055
125 posts
 
Replace the Kenwood. After 20 years, I got back my original piece of "hi-fi" equipment, a 626 Pioneer receiver. Put it into my system and took it right back out. That sweet sound of youth can be improved upon. At least half the fun of hi-fi for me is snooping around to obtain used equipment to upgrade my system.
Just make sure what you get truly is better than what you got.
Good luck.
bundee1
147 posts
 
I have some Original Advents that I refoamed. I hooked them up to an Arcam A65 plus and it sounded great. Repair the Kenwood and sell it. The Thorens is worth keeping if you can tune it up. Good luck!
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