The marantz pm5005 is an excellent all analog affordable integrated amplifier. Way better than the Denon. $499 I believe is the going price, although you may if lucky get it on sale. It is a very well made and thought out amp. No built in dac, no digital anything and it sounds wonderful. Here is a great review of it and the matching cd5005 cd player, which I also recommend very highly. I’ve owned both, but then graduated to a higher tier. Pair these with the wharfedale diamond 220’s and I think you will be very happy. Link posted for the diamond 220’s as well below.
Alternatively, the Dali Zensor 1 would match up well.
You will have a killer starter system guaranteed! All this for a tic over a grand! What wonderful times to be into hifi....
https://www.audioholics.com/amplifier-reviews/marantz-5005-series-integrated-amp-cd-player
https://www.whathifi.com/us/wharfedale/diamond-220/review
https://www.whathifi.com/us/dali/zensor-1/review
Alternatively, the Dali Zensor 1 would match up well.
You will have a killer starter system guaranteed! All this for a tic over a grand! What wonderful times to be into hifi....
https://www.audioholics.com/amplifier-reviews/marantz-5005-series-integrated-amp-cd-player
https://www.whathifi.com/us/wharfedale/diamond-220/review
https://www.whathifi.com/us/dali/zensor-1/review