Mv, I think it depends on the way you plan on approaching this endeavor.
Some people want to buy a system and get it over with. But, I think most of us plan on approaching this in an evolutionary fashion building a system over time as finances allow. Since you seem to be avoiding vinyl and you already have a quorum of electronics you should most definitely focus on speakers. Take your time. Many people can not overcome their instant gratification impulse. Listen around. Go to shows. Get an idea of what you like best. In the mean while stick all your spare change in the cookie jar. Do it right and do it once. Once you have your dream speakers then you can modify everything else to fit including room acoustics.
Speakers are too imperfect for me to make a recommendation. It comes down to personal taste and other issue like size and appearance enter in.
Some people want to buy a system and get it over with. But, I think most of us plan on approaching this in an evolutionary fashion building a system over time as finances allow. Since you seem to be avoiding vinyl and you already have a quorum of electronics you should most definitely focus on speakers. Take your time. Many people can not overcome their instant gratification impulse. Listen around. Go to shows. Get an idea of what you like best. In the mean while stick all your spare change in the cookie jar. Do it right and do it once. Once you have your dream speakers then you can modify everything else to fit including room acoustics.
Speakers are too imperfect for me to make a recommendation. It comes down to personal taste and other issue like size and appearance enter in.