Opinions needed; which is a better choice and why?

RE Chel's suggestions,
I second the Bel Canto DAC 1
For interconnects, speaker cables and PC I would get the Audition package from Virtual Dynamics. If you can swing it, the Rogue Magnum Tempest Integrated (which both Chel and I own) will do very well in your new system.
If I knew about Audiogon when I started this hobby I would've saved so much $$$ by asking this same question in the forums!!! Use all this information Meby, and remember: the fun of this hobby is in the chase... Buying, tweaking, listening, selling and more buying.. Good times!

Meby! Stay away from those HiFi shops!!! Buy everything on Audiogon. You will save at least 50% overall. And when you upgrade, you won't lose much money by selling your components. When I started, I did the same as you. I bought EVERYTING at the HIFI shop and then discovered Audiogon. Then I felt so dumb for not finding this site earlier. I figured out that I lost about 1-2 K by going the audio shop route initially. Use the info on these forums and buy from the members. Have fun and let us know what you end up doing.