What are the best entry level integrated amps and speakers?

Some lightly used KEF LS50s or Paradigm Monitors (like PSB, Canadian sound) coupled with a decent integrated amp/DAC combo like a used Peachtree or NAD would be a little over $1500, but all of those components (esp. KEFs and Peachtree) are very "cool" and artistic looking - and small enough to blend in, which is something that a woman might appreciate. Plus the sound would be very unlikely to offend any listener or do a disservice to any particular musical style. The Class D amp would run cool, and be capable of powering even the most difficult loads for when your daughter decides to go with electrostatic speakers ;-)

For example:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Peachtree-Audio-nova150-Integrated-Amplifier-with-DAC-B-Stock/222908273509?hash=item33e65e5365:g:~doAAOSwZrhahJF4

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Piano-Black-KEF-LS50-Speakers-Flagship-Music-Sound-Stereo-Audio-SP3787BA...

Or:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/REFURBISHED-NAD-C368-INTEGRATED-AMP-C-368-WARRANTY/273054089189?hash=item3f... (Class D Hypex internals with NAD "house" sound and excellent build quality and a very respectable phono input stage).


Also a cheaper approach would be active speakers with a built in DAC such as the Vanatoo Transparent One (I’m guessing the Zeros wouldn’t be big enough).

If you’re feeling really crazy, go with Devialet. I hear they’re worth every penny and they’re scalable (you can add a second one for a crazy good sounding stereo system): https://www.ebay.com/itm/Devialet-Silver-Phantom/192506840966?epid=529767853&hash=item2cd24d4786...

A used anthem 225i is a 2 channel 225 wpc int you can find for around $1000 and it's pretty neutral.

If you can find one, the Luxman R117 is an exceptional value.  Saw one here on AG the other day for around $500-600.  It lasted less than 24 hours!

Without doubt, it's Wharfedale Denton at $499 a pair, I've tried Elac B6, Monitor Audio Bronze BX2, Q Acoustics 3020,  sound really not bad, but not enough to fill the musical gap offered by the Denton, indeed I can say there are better speakers than Denton but absolutely not at price $499, speakers like KEF LS50, Harbeth P3, Dynaudio Focus series, ProAc D2 should offer more transparency and dynamic but cost much much more which I would not consider it's entry level price, the Denton can be said to offer near to high end sound with entry level price, I'm driving it with a Class D Audio SDS-470C power amp with DAC Fostex HP-A3, which is another budget friendly power amp

@wim1983 Have you heard any of the S- or Z- series Quads?