Where do I start-amp or speakers ?


While in the midst of downsizing I sold all my gear: Krell monos, Thiel CS6’s, Thiel 2.4’s, EAD Powermaster 2000, Thiel MCS1, etc.
I am now left with a headphone system based on the entry level Schitt headphone amp, Freya preamp,& a very nice Vinyl NIrvana Thorens 125 turntable,
So how’s that working out for you, you ask? Not so well. I need speakers & amp!
 I went from 2900 sq ft. To 1600 sq ft; a 25x24 room to an 18 x 16 room (high 20-24 ft cathedral ceiling, though, at least.)
I’m now on the way to build a new system , one component at a time; Ceiling is 4K per unit. Every time I see a nice amp, then I see a fine pair of speakers. Back and forth. Do I start with an amp or with speakers? Input, input........
michaeljbrown
Speakers. Buy the highest efficiency most dynamic speakers you can. Leaves you great flexibility choosing an amp - and will likely renew your interest in music!  Many less efficient speakers have wonderful specs- but they’re not necessarily musical. Music is dynamic. Jbl rocks. No harm in trying a few pairs. 
And and you can pick up an older integrated amp/prep combo, perhaps with a tuner included,for peanuts to try things out. 
This is now an old post, but to answer the question Why did I sell this High end system? A: No longer enough room; I went from 2900 sq fit and a 20x 20 room to a 1600 sq ft “Garden Home” (hah! Find me a garden in Midland Texas!); I have also acquired a 1600 sq ft adobe & stone home in Taos, NM. So I have similar sq ft but in two houses!
michaeljbrownI look forward to your return to Thiel Audio and the Thiel Owners thread here.
Happy Listening!
I have a 12 x 15 room and started with Maggie 1.7 a sub and Parasound Hint wonderful sounding system.  Total budget under $4 k on the used market.