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I recently did a similar thing as I had a cheap optical DAC, phono stage that gave up the ghost, blue tooth reciever, and airport all plugged in. Doesn't sound £550 better but the convenience is much better as all those appliances are now integrated.
I've got a Technics 1301, I've serviced it a few times as it intermittently speeds up - Just needs the pots cleaning when it does. I also replaced the 43 year old power cable and non sheilded RCA cables which were a nice upgrade, if they've never been changed I recommend you do, or have some RCA connectors installed in the case (might do this at some point).
I've also been looking at speakers with resonators.
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the streaming over wifi will be better then Bluetooth
If you're using a Chromecast it's already streaming over WiFi.
I have a Marantz PM6007. It's got optical and coax inputs for Chromecast and TV and a phono stage. Think it's pretty similar to the 7000N without the connected stuff but is half the price.
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Noob looking to upgrade my home hifi. It's been used mainly for vinyl but more recently i plugged in a Chromecast and have been enjoying streaming Spotify and the radio. Furthermore i've just had a reshuffle of furniture and the TV now sits between the speakers.
The current system compromises a Technics 1300 turntable, Pioneer A333 amp and Celestion Ditton 15 speakers which i've had since the early 90s (all purchased second hand). I'm attached to the turntable so that will be getting a service and new cartridge and the speakers although lacking ompf look lovely so i figured the amp would be where i'd put my money. I just popped into a Richer sounds and without giving any hints on what i'm thinking they noted the amp was the weak point which was reassuring. I ran through the requirements with them (approx. 40% vinyl listening, 40% streaming and maybe 20% watching movies) and they suggested the Marantz PM7000N network stereo amplifier as it's all in built within the unit and i'd prefer not to have multiple components.
Having a look around the reviews look very good and the likely hood of finding second hand slim (i can get the 10% off first order). By my understanding there's no need for a phono pre-amp, the streaming over wifi will be better then Bluetooth and i can take a digital out from my TV directly into the amp. Other than being over budget my main issue is the looks as i was hoping for something a bit more minimalist/design wanker looking.
Question is for £600 am i missing out on better options that would do the same for less or give me more for my money?