My first choice would be B&K, they make incredible equipment and they are upgradeable. My second choice would be Denon, depending on your price range, the 2803 or 3803 --- both have received great reviews.
Speakers: I'm going to recommend a small company out of Conn
Sourcetechspeakers.com
They make a floorstander model 266 and a bookshelf speaker 1.7cf and other surround sound packages that you might find right up your alley.
I recently bought a speaker not listed on their website and it's fantastic.
The website is terrible but the products are superb. Ask for John
Best of luck
Speakers: I'm going to recommend a small company out of Conn
Sourcetechspeakers.com
They make a floorstander model 266 and a bookshelf speaker 1.7cf and other surround sound packages that you might find right up your alley.
I recently bought a speaker not listed on their website and it's fantastic.
The website is terrible but the products are superb. Ask for John
Best of luck