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Upgrading entry level system

I have $1k to spend and my current system is:

Denon DRA-800H receiver (used for streaming and turntable)
Denon DP-300F turntable
JBL 530 speakers
Rhythmik L12

I am considering the Wharfedale Evo 4.3 or Monitor Audio Silver 100 but wanted to ask if I should consider other options. 

At least half of my listening is old punk rock with lousy production values but the rest is a mix of other rock styles that might be improved with better equipment. 
hewhocannotbenamed
hewhocannotbenamed OP
5 posts
 
Many thanks for all the advice. I’m going to digest this and think on the amp. Space is at a premium in my listening area so splitting one component into three isn’t ideal.
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russ69
3,505 posts
 
A good integrated amp.
hewhocannotbenamed OP
5 posts
 
Thanks but no kits for me @pragmasi. I’m the opposite of a craftsman. 
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deadhead1000
714 posts
 
I owned one of the high-end, highly rated Denon receivers a few years back and regretted it. It never sounded good. I'd go with the other posters who say get an integrated first, used is fine so that you can get the Node 2i for streaming. For what you listen too, the JBL's will be fine for a while longer. You'd really have to spend over $1K to really get a worth-while improvement. Just another opinion from the ozone.
mesch
3,481 posts
 
Well, within budget and, sans streaming, having the required features, you might look into the Yamaha A-Sxxx line of integrated amplifiers. They all have internal DACs, phonostage, and subwoofer output.

The audioengine device for streaming may work if you stream wireless. 
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