Dentons

You wanna match the retro style of the NAD C 3050? If so, Wharfedale Super Denton would fit your budget. https://www.wharfedaleusa.com/collections/bookshelf-speakers/products/super-denton-bookshelf-speakers-pair If you have the space for them, Wharfedale Linton 85th https://www.wharfedaleusa.com/pro

If you're looking for modern speakers with a retro look, the Wharfedale Heritage series is worth a look, and you can often find a pair of Denton 80th Anniversary (new or used) for a low-ish price.

I think if you like the look of the L52’s they are a good option. I would also check out the Wharfedale Denton 85’s as another vintage looking great sounding option.

Yes, definitely. A Yamaha A-S301 or S501 maybe, plus a pair of vintage-looking speakers like the Wharfedale Denton 80th Anniversary would look great in this space.

I'm a Yamaha fanboy, but I have to agree on the Wiim Amp Ultra and second-hand speakers. You can find some absolutely killer stuff out there if you're patient. What I would do in the meantime is go listen to different SOUNDING types of speakers to see what you like. Some speakers are bright. Some ar

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

My first thought was the KEF LS50 Metas. Second would be Wharfedale Super Dentons.

Separate 70V transformers driving HiFi cabinets may be your best bet here. If you want the old school look Wharfedale Super Denton or JBL L52 would both be really cool retro-looking cabinets to mount 70V transformers behind. EVID 4.2 or 6.2 are still really popular too for a cool looking speaker tha

Hi there! I also like the Denton 80th, even if they don't have the most neutral sound and some other shortcomings. One of those is that they have some noticeable directivity errors from about 600Hz upwards (mids, upper mids) all the way into the highest treble regions (20kHz). See frequency response

That Yamaha looks pretty entry level, I think you'd be far better served by splitting that $2,000 budget between the speakers and a better integrated amplifier like a Yamaha S701 or similar. Regarding the speakers if you are looking for something "warm" sounding and vintage I would look for some ear