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DO I SELL OR DO I KEEP
As a followup, could you please provide us with a budget you might consider to accomplish your goal? 
DO I SELL OR DO I KEEP
I am with those who recommend keeping the NAD gear and finding a set of speakers that mate well with the integrated. Replace the CDP with a single disk one. The budget Marantz ones are very good for the $$.   
The next step to a better system
On the digital side, consider getting into computer audio and the purchase of an external DAC. Both Computer and your CDP could be run through the DAC. Essentially, you would be taking the same route you did with analog, replacing the internal pho... 
Definitive Technology BP-8020 vs the Monitor Audio RS6. Which is "better"?
I also use a tube pre with a SS amp. In your case, you are buffering the brightness of your amp/speaker combination, and purchased a lot of amplifier power/$$. Nice system!   
Upgrading the "original " Rogue Sphinx integrated amp to the new version 2 (v-2)??
If one uses the Sphinx as a preamp, does it serve as an all tube unit? If so I might be inclined to try that approach,driving a SS amp and keeping the Sphinx a while longer with little additional depreciation. That said, regarding the original que... 
Alternatives to Rogue Stereo 100
You might consider a tube preamp to drive your SS amps.  
Time for a new 2 channel amplifier - looking for suggestions
If I was looking for a new $1000 amp I would go with the suggestion by yogiboy.   
When spending less than $5,000 how much of a guide is price?
I believe speakers are phase aligned to provide phase coherence. 
Douk Audio. Any experience with any of their products?
Other than buying their USB cable, as ghosthouse did, I can't comment at any length.  
Upgrading the "original " Rogue Sphinx integrated amp to the new version 2 (v-2)??
Well if you like your Sphinx and want the additional upgrades than I would do as yogiboy suggested and buy the new version and sell the older one.Though I have listened to several Rouge products and think Rouge a great company to deal with, I have... 
Best Pre-amp for $500??
Wow, a preamp with DAC, RC, providing 2 digital and multiple analog inputs, and sounds better than NAD and sells for $500. I also would like to know of one.   
Hostility from manufacturers
Great to hear that there are several manufacturers producing great products and providing great service. No need to deal with those that do not.  
Old Classic Receivers: A Mistake to Buy?
Hey, an old thread I enjoyed browsing through! 
What's the most overrated or overpriced piece of equipment you own, have owned or come by?
My regrets have not been in what I have bought but in what I have sold.  
help choosing cable pc to dac.
Since your interest is for background music I suggest you try it.