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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
 
The only real gripe I have is the Denon has a fatal flaw when it comes to streaming and has to be reset or unplugged every couple weeks. A replacement board did nothing to solve the problem so I’m convinced it’s a software bug. I’m pretty soured on Denon now. 
But I’m new to the hobby and have never heard middle or high end audio so I don’t know what I’m missing. 
hewhocannotbenamed OP
5 posts
 
Evo 4.3 in my original post should have been Evo 4.2. 
loomisjohnson
1,962 posts
 
i've heard your jbls and liked them--i'd look to upgrade your receiver first. rotel, cambridge and audiolab all make well-reviewed integrated amps with streaming capabilities and phono for less than a grand which would be worth checking out.
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hilde45
5,099 posts
 
+1 loomis. A better DAC is very important, but if you listen to a lot of vinyl, a good phono stage might be crucial, too.
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ozzy62
3,229 posts
 
1000.00 probably won't replace the Denon receiver (and DAC). So as @hilde45 mentioned, you should decide which is more important, digital or vinyl. Then it would be a stand alone phono stage or DAC. But that receiver really needs to go when funds allow.

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