Glenn's System... Need Advice!

[gaboudreaux]

I finally moved my 2 channel system up to my main living area and I'm looking to upgrade. I'll start by posting a few pictures of my current system and also share some upgrade ideas I've been thinking about for at least a year now.

My current rig sounds good, but I'm looking for more clarity, transparency, dynamics and detail. Want to achieve tight punchy bass while also getting big clear vocals.

I plan to audition some speakers I'm interested in, but have the opportunity for a really good deal on new Ayre KX-R/MX-R Twenties. I'm in a constant brain war with myself on how much do I really want to spend on my system. Option 1 would be less expensive and maybe allow enough funds to start an analog rig. Like the idea of spinning records. Option 2 little more for the larger speakers. Option 3 stretching funds a bit, but could do it. Option 4, even more money!

Option 1: upgrade to Ayre KX-5/VX-5 Twenties, add QX-5 Twenty and Aurender N10 for Music Server. Replace Sonus Faber Amati with Wilson Sasha 2 or Vivid Giya 3.

Option 2: same as above, except replace VX-5 Twenty with Bryston's new 14B3 and possibly Wilson Alexia or Vivid Giya 2.

Option 3: same as option 2, but upgrade to Ayre KX-R/MX-R Twenties. Can't help but imagine this combo with Alexia or Giya 2 would be sublime.

Option 4: would love to audition Vandersteen Model Seven Mk II and M7-HPA, but this would be very costly.

I know from reading much advice on this forum, I should slow down and audition these equipment combinations before making any big decisions, but the "really good deal" on the Ayre R series is only good for about 1-2 weeks (long story).

Oh, I have a fairly large room with tall ceilings that's open to stairwell. I'll take dimensions and more pictures when I get a chance.

Would appreciate any advice or thoughts!