What amp?

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Hello

I'm not sure if this is the correct section but this is my first post and I need help choosing my first " HiFi "

I've wanted a nice Hifi for a while now but just never got round to it but my interest has been rewoken by the possibility of getting good sound from a PC as I've recently built myself a media PC.

So the rough plan is an external Dac, intergrated amp and a pair of floorstanders.

To start with I'd like to keep the budget low and see if I get bitten by the bug and want more. I'm thinking of spending about £200 - £300 each on the amp and speakers.

I've decided on the Beresford TC-7510 dac so the next thing is what amp?

The only requirement I currently have for the amp is remote volume control.
Of course I have been reading reviews but the one question I need answering is, for a given price, say £200 would I get the best results by:

a) Buying a new amp
b) Buying a second hand amp
c) Buying a cheaper new or second hand amp and modifying it
d) Building an amp from scratch

I realise this is quite an open question but thank you in advance for your help



Adrian