witchdoctor1

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Is Audio nirvana real?
The results I achieved listening to music through the Auromatic Auro 3D upmixer through the Marantz 7702 processor is as close to Nirvana as I have gotten and the results could not be achieved with two channel stereo, no matter how much I spent on... 
Looking to buy floor standing speakers in $1000 per speaker range.
The Tekton Lore Reference, Open Baffle or Pendragon. All of them fit your budget and which model depends on your room. Check their ads here on Agon. 
Finally stepping into the hobby after 30 years of watching from the sidelines
Try a modded Scott tube amp from mapleshade, you get a 30 day audition:http://shop.mapleshadestore.com/Ultra-Modified-Vintage-Tube-Amps/products/310/ 
Stepping up to the next level ? HT and Music
You asked how to improve "musicality". Try auditioning a different digital cable to begin with. Make sure you can return it in 30 days if you don't like it. I think the other things people posted would help but too much $$$. You may want to look a... 
Monster AVS2000 Signature Voltage?
My HTPS 7000 fluctuates between 118 and 123. The right current is 120V. I think you will be fine.