Dentons

That is amazing for a 3 way build with no waveguide. Easily better than a Wharfedale Super Denton.

Wharfedale isn't playing around! I've not heard one yet that doesn't stun and please me. Tremendous value! Super Dentons are my end-game speaker for my den. Trying to buy less new records to save up. Doing kinda sorta OK.... lol FYI - while they last, Music Direct has new old stock of the 220's, (5.

I own two sets of wharfedales, the Denton 80th, and Linton 85th. Both speakers build quality is top notch.

Yes the JVC to start with will sound better than lower quality speakers such as shelf system speakers or other smaller lower cost speakers. Entry level vintage from the 70's can sound dull. If you like vintage then mid to high end vintage that have been refurbished and the crossovers recapped can so

I know Wharfedale has (had?) a commercial line, a local movie theater has them. They sound very good. I don’t have any info, but the Dentons may be based on one of their commercial speakers, or drivers, set up for a home environment. You might look at their commercial line too, might be a bit more r

With the plan of a new cartridge, I recommend at least picking the cartridge before the pre amp. That way, you can choose a pre amp that matches the specs required by the cartridge, so you get that fine tuning. Wharfedale is one of my favorite speaker brands. Very thoughtful designs, starting with t