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Recommendations for a modestly-priced audio system?

Gents,
My friend asked me to put together an audio system for her to replace her very old system.    She wants an integrated amp that will take an input from her TT.  God knows the condition of her cartridge and stylus!  There are boatloads of integrated amps with BT-streaming capabilities, which, when she comes to her senses, with get a Spotify/Tidal subscription and forget about her 40-year old collection of ragged vinyl.  Maybe not.  The amp needs to be BT-compatible... no extra components.  

Hopefully, the system will be simple:  an integrated amp and a pair of passive speakers.  The budget is about $1K but I could twist her arm a bit to get to $1.5K.  Recommendations for either the integrated amp and speakers would be very much appreciated, relying on the wealth of knowledge that you fellas have.  I will say that she has a pretty large LV room, sort of an "open room" arrangement, and will need speakers to sufficiently pressurize her large room.

Thanks for any and all input.      
whitestix

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snapsc
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My 2 cents...the system needs to be easy to buy, easy to return, look good, easy to use, phone section, remote and sound good...with those in mind:

Cambridge Audio AXA35 Stereo integrated amplifier at Crutchfield


Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M (Walnut) Bookshelf speakers at Crutchfield

OR

SVS Prime Bookshelf (Piano Gloss Black) Bookshelf speakers at Crutchfield
snapsc
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Since the mini Lores are pretty high sensitivity, you don't need much power to get them going....so, here is another option that is well reviewed, has a remote, blue tooth connectivity, phono connectivity, and more....total price of speakers and integrated amp....$1100.


NAD D 3020 V2 Stereo integrated amplifier with built-in DAC and Bluetooth® at Crutchfield
snapsc
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Here is what Crutchfield says about the remote:


Use a universal remote control

An RF (radio frequency) remote can be used to control components that are out of the line of sight of typical IR (infrared) remotes. RF signals can pass through walls and ceilings, which makes this type of remote a good option for controlling your connected sources from another room.



And here is a link to the page where at the bottom you can ask them for help:


Multi-room Video with a Home Theater Receiver (crutchfield.com)
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