My current stereo (not deserving of the term hi-fi!)system is now
over 15 years old and was a pretty cheap package then. I should like
to upgrade preferably in phases. Initially I plan to replace the
amplifier and speakers. My budget is around gbp 1000.

The room is approx 5x4 metres.
I need minimum 4 line inputs (no phono) of which at least 1 tape loop.
Headphone out
1 speaker pair
Remote control would not be used if there were one.

Any suggestions from the obviously knowledgable poster in this group
most welcome, preferably supported by reasoned argument.