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Better Integrated Amp?

Hi, I'm looking at my first set up and have been advised by people on this website to get an integrated amp (including phono stage). I'm looking at the Quad Vena 2 which I would have to get second hand due to cost, and the Denon PMA-800NE which I could buy new whilst still being the cheaper option. I'm open to other suggestions to just wanted to get your thoughts on which amp I should go for or if I should look at some others too.
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fuzztone
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Speakers depend a lot on listening preference, both volume and program. Also size/style desired. And of course budget.
For that TT the AT VM540ML is a match made in value heaven.

Has it been established that you are in the UK???
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fuzztone
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Look closer at that Rega Io.
Smaller form factor.
Newer discrete AB topology.
Award winning SQ.
Lifetime warranty.
A perfect start and you will probably have it forever in secondary systems.
I still use my starter integrated from 1970.


Just head towards reasonably flat impedance 8 ohm speakers as Rega states it runs hot (°) into 4 ohms.  Unless you LIKE electric heat.

I would pick it up for $430 new.
But that’s just me.
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