Just a note on NAD; I still have the NAD 3120 Integrated in my second system, driving venerable Totem Sttaf speakers. Lost track of how old the NAD is, over 10 years I think. I kept realizing how enjoyable the music sounded throught this modest system against far more expensive kit, one of the things that led me to downsize.
NAD isn't the only example of high-value gear to consider before spending more, but it's a good one.
NAD isn't the only example of high-value gear to consider before spending more, but it's a good one.