What are the best entry level integrated amps and speakers?

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?

@pipebro  I'm afraid not, though my experience with all Wharfedale models so far is not great enough, except the greatest Denton which I love, rather disappoint with other models either new or old, Denton 2 85th Anniversary is another not so great model recently I've listened

I’d recommend KEF Q100/Q150 speakers paired with Marantz PM6005/PM6006. 

The older models (Q100 & PM6005) sounds fantastic and can be bought at 50% of their original price. But you could also go new and stay in budget. If you go older you can spend the balance on interconnects and a new power cord. 

I really love the Q100s and I’m actually selling my PM6005 after a year of great service - it’s on here looking for a good home. 

The Anthem I225 is a great integrated amp. Tons of power and on-board phono.