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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
pragmasi
212 posts
 
If you really want to get the most out of your $1000, have you thought about DIY or kit loudspeakers? These sound a lot better than they should for the money.
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.
There are some amazing punk / heavy rock recordings, you might be surprised how much better they can sound.
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
3,529 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
717 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.
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