+1 for fstein.
Start with speakers and then the amp. Go to as many audiophile stores that you can stand and listen to speakers in a room with enough space to equal your own. If you can find them, see if you can listen to some of the recommendations others have made in this thread. Most important, pick what sounds best to you. Then, see if you can demo them in your home. Finally, get an amp that goes best with those speakers. Make sure, the speakers can be driven by your current amp. If not, and you love the speakers, you know what's next. If you want to get on the continuous improvement merry-go-round, then the new components should better your turntable combo. Otherwise, just smile when you drop the arm!
Kenny
Start with speakers and then the amp. Go to as many audiophile stores that you can stand and listen to speakers in a room with enough space to equal your own. If you can find them, see if you can listen to some of the recommendations others have made in this thread. Most important, pick what sounds best to you. Then, see if you can demo them in your home. Finally, get an amp that goes best with those speakers. Make sure, the speakers can be driven by your current amp. If not, and you love the speakers, you know what's next. If you want to get on the continuous improvement merry-go-round, then the new components should better your turntable combo. Otherwise, just smile when you drop the arm!
Kenny