If you can afford mid fi, THAT is hi fi!
2000$ speakers, 700$ speakers,…..who cares.
A 5000$ amp or a used 1500$ amp,….?
don’t matter. Clean the components, listen to them, care for them, and enjoy the magic of music!
It took me 35+ years to get a BRAND, is there a massive difference in sound,
not too much you will really hear, maybe a tighter kick drum, or a slightly brighter or less bright tweeter,…….
Just jam tunes !
don’t worry about it.
My Onkyo m-504 I first bought, vs my Sunfire 600 sig, there is difference, only at higher volumes, where the headroom is a major factor!
Not much difference,
buy what you can afford, and save a little more,…..save a bit, sell the amp, use that to help move up a bit.
it’s a expensive hobby, so patience is paramount!