Whould a older HT amp be worth it

befuddle
befuddle Posts: 126
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I'm currently using a Yamaha htr 5650 rated at 90watts in 8ohms thats made around 2005 and have come across a RX-V1000 for $100 made in 2001 rated at 100watts into 8 ohms.The 5650 has no preouts but more features, where as the 1000 has a full set of preouts that I could use the fronts with a nad 40watt or a kenwood 100watt.Being as the kinks sang on a [ low budget] would a amp of this vintage be worth the investment? As my current financial status will prohibit a more substantial upgrade for quite some time
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  • JPete
    JPete Posts: 295
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    You should save your money. Doesn't seem like a big enough step to warrant spending anything.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    I agree, save your money for when a decent more current receiver comes up for sale.
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  • befuddle
    befuddle Posts: 126
    edited April 2016
    Thank you for the time and courteous consideration taken in your replies.No further responses will be needed at this time.
    P.A.
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