i've owned the 801 and still have the polk model 10--the 801 is a good sounding amp but tends towards sounding a little bright, so you might pair it with something a little warmer--in your price range maybe focal aria, wharfedale or kef
Help with Yamaha 801 pairing
Looking for advice on pairing with my Yamaha 801 integrated
Currently listening to Polk 10 ancient and just not great
Mostly rock and roll some jazz occasional like to increase the volume but would prefer efficiency a low volumes
Room loft like 24x24
Bluenode streaming
Denon 301moving coil
Price around 2500 for the pair .. prefer new probably floor standing without separate woofer
Ultimately will replace the Yamaha so hoping speaker selection to be able to allow for upgrade.
Appreciate the input
Thank you
JW Fitz