KEF speakers

[Scott]

I have some older KEF speakers (Q10's, Q30's, Model 100 center and 40B sub) that I am using for a home theater set-up. I like the looks and sound of the speakers, but I fear that my current receiver (JVC RX 6018) is not really allowing the UNI-Q, 6 ohm speakers to perform at their best. Any ideas and/or suggestions for an upgrade??

Scott,

If you wish to continue with a receiver, then consider one with high current output (amperage) and a relatively high damping factor (although a receiver's damping factor is always much lower than an amp or integrated amp).  A DF of 100 or higher on a receiver would be very good.  Brands that come to mind are: Rotel, B&K, Sunfire, and McIntosh.  Before Nakamichi declared a form of bancruptcy and reorganized, their RE series of receivers were excellent (Nelson Pass designed amps with VERY high current), and might still be found via the internet.