Kenwood A-9100 or Pioneer Spec-4

[ampman]

Hi,

If you had the option of owning a Kenwood KA-9100 amp or the Pioneer SPEC-1/SPEC-4 combo, which would you choose?

I've been a Kenwood guy since the 1970's yet hear good things about the Pioneer Spec series.

Thanks for your help in understanding.

 

[triple20]

I usually enjoy the sound of dual powered amps like the Kenwood and 90 watts is a stout amp for that time period but IMO can't compare with Pioneers top of the line SPEC amps. I would choose Pioneer.
I would even choose my Japanese market SPEC Jr. set over the Kenwood.

 

[KentTeffeteller]

Hi,

If you had the option of owning a Kenwood KA-9100 amp or the Pioneer SPEC-1/SPEC-4 combo, which would you choose?

I've been a Kenwood guy since the 1970's yet hear good things about the Pioneer Spec series.

Thanks for your help in understanding.

I'd take the Pioneer Spec separates over the Kenwood (and it's a nice integrated itself, the KA 6000 is my favorite Kenwood integrated ever).

 

[ampman]

Hi all,

Thanks for your input. Appreciate your help.