Integrated under 1k (hopefully 500) for Wharfedale Dentons & Snell


Trying to upgrade my system to better match some of new (to me) speakers. Interested in comparing the pros and cons of going vintage vs new(er) and where diminishing returns kick in based on my environment. Not opposed to used and do not really need a DAC as I have a Schiit Mimby. Listening at mostly low levels in a small room to a huge array of music, but mostly chamber, vocal, ambient, neo-classical, and some modernish pop. After a LOT of research I’m tending towards a few options:

  • Older/Cheaper (all between $150 and 350)

-NAD C740/C340/326BEE

-Rotel (like RA-02/931)

-new cheap Onkyo (9010 etc)

  • Newer/Not cheaper

-Jolida JD301 ($500)

-Arcam A19 ($600)

-Marantz 6005 ($400)

-Rega Brio-R ($550)

  • Big Stretch

-Hegel H80 ($900)

-Naim Nait 5i ($850)

-Krell 300i ($1100)

-Rogue Sphinx ($900)

-Moon 220i ($1000)

I know this seems so all over the map, just trying to decide what makes sense based on my speakers and listening preferences. Open to other thoughts as well. Thanks!
joincoolkidclub
Thanks for all the responses so far- I guess I left out some vital information: I intend to keep the Snells long term, but the Wharfedale’s may not stick around as long. I’ve been finding their sound a little too unresolving for my taste. That said:
 
@stevecham: I’m worried the NAD may further complicate my concerns  about the Wharfdales. Too much warmth? 

@freediver: The Cayin looks like it’s a bit of a stretch, but thanks for the idea.

@donvito I‘m fairly ambivalent about Yamaha. Is there a particular model you’d recommend?

Overall, hoping to find an integrated amp that I can keep around while I audition other speakers in addition to those I already have. Perhaps my title was misleading and I should reframe in a new thread: Any neutral high performing integrated amps available for between $200-1000 that work with a wide array of speakers with sensitivity  ranging from 88db-95db?
The Anthem I225 Integrated amp would sound amazing. Onboard phono section. I've powered Paradigm Studio 100v2, 100v3 and Totem Forest Signatures. It punches above its weight class. A very clean presentation. Lots of Power at 225 watts into 8 ohms/310 into 4 ohms. I have one I'm not using. Contact me if interested. 

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I wouldn't say too much warmth at all; just right.

Those Dentons arent really worth very much on the used market, better to keep them for a rainy day or a gift I would think.
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