What AV amplifier for 4 x b&W + centre


Hello,

I have 4 x b&w 803 d3 + centre and currently all this is run by Arcam 850 

Could you please suggest how to improve sound ? 
Would it be a good idea to buy Classé 5300 and then look for another processor ? Can I use my old Arcam and add the Classé as an amplifier only ?
Maybe it is possible to add powerful stereo amp to fronts and adjust Arcam to only rear and centre ?

Any advice would be appreciated 

Tom 
tcooper656

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Thank you for all your help to date
I went to my local dealer this morning and to my surprise they have Classé stereo amp + 803 d3 in their studio    I fell in love immediately and ordered 5300    Hope 5 channel will sound same good 

I will be pairing the amp with my old Arcam 850 ( serving as processor )    I am quite nervous about this.  
I feel that I have to start looking for a new processor 

if any of you have any suggestions please let me know 

many thanks 

tom 
Thank you Guys.  
I will look for a dealer i can hear McIntosh and let you know my thoughts 

Thank you.  Definitely 4K 

I have no intention adding more speakers therefore most likely Atmos is not a must.  
Room correction sounds like a nice think to have.  
I like sharp / clear sound and use the system 50/ 50 music / HT 

would 10k be enough to spend on up to date good sounding processor ? 
Just ordered Velodyne DD 15+ 

only the processor left to sort out 

thank you all for your help to date 
like your post. I was so much impressed with the sound and the amp I did not even notice the ore amp it was used in the set up.   
I am using my Arcam 850 s a processor and very happy with the quality for both the TV and music 

I was told Classe due to launch the new processor   Is it true ? 
My system is only 5.1 so maybe I do not need the latest technology    It has to support 4K though 

thank you all for helping me to get where I am at now !!!!