Better Integrated Amp?


Hi, I'm looking at my first set up and have been advised by people on this website to get an integrated amp (including phono stage). I'm looking at the Quad Vena 2 which I would have to get second hand due to cost, and the Denon PMA-800NE which I could buy new whilst still being the cheaper option. I'm open to other suggestions to just wanted to get your thoughts on which amp I should go for or if I should look at some others too.
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I would save up your money and buy something decent.  As they say, junk in = junk out.  I would think think this group could tell you at what price point to start.  You also need to determine how bright you want your sound and choose accordingly.
Tbh £1000 is quite a lot of money for me to invest into this, I'm aware this is an expensive thing to do and I intend to upgrade as I go along. If you think it is not worth to try on this budget please say I'd prefer to save my money if it will only produce "junk". Also worth noting I am not an established audiophile, I don't think my ears are quite at a level where they can pick up on all the things some more experienced people can.
Based on the budget and what people have said, the current set up I'm looking at is:
Project Debut Carbon Evo + one of the amps we've mentioned (rega io/quad vena ii/marantz 6006) + Q Acoustic 3050
or
Project Debut Carbon Evo + Rega Fono MM Mk3 Phono Preamp + Edifier S2000Pro (active speaker).
These both fall at the upper end of what I can afford so I'd appreciate all your thoughts. Open to alternative speakers and would like to hear from some people that own these ones or who are knowledgeable about them. Between the two options which gets your vote, passive and integrated amp, or phono preamp and active speaker? 


Hi

as I said, I’m an audiophile from PORTUGAL,

I have Yamaha A-S1100 and I have mark Levinson 335 excellent power

I already had Rega, it is to forget, they are worth nothing (Zero)

I have Monitor Audio GS20 GOLD speakers and also JBL Ti6K excelent

Good luck


1000 pounds will surely require upgrades sooner rather than later, but with some luck on used market it could pull pleasant sound for a while.

To readjust a bit, is there anyone on this thread who is located closer to OP and has an amplifier in the storage? Or anything else? OP is trying to start in an expensive hobby with very tight budget. Maybe someone could help him to bridge this period?
You seem set on a TT for your first system.  Is there any reason for this?  Do you have a  collection of records already?  If not you have to add the cost of vinyl into your budget.  Not inexpensive these days unless you like older music and scour the used record stores.  

If you have your heart set on vinyl that's great.  But, you might want to start off with an integrated and decent speakers first for your budget.  Can you use your phone or computer for music?  Do this and then save up for a DAC, phono stage, and TT.  I paid $200 for a used Gram amp 2 phono stage and it sounds pretty darn good with my vintage Dual TT that I spent $150 on (plus another $160 to get it up and running perfectly).  

Actually, check out the Iotavx sa3 which is pretty well regarded and comes with a DAC and phono stage built in.  Then look at Triangle BRO3 or one of the Klipsch or Elac bookshelfs.  For less than 1k you can have a nice rig.  Maybe even have enough left over for a decent vintage TT!

Best of luck