A rookie with 10K, seeking advise

The Lintons are not good speakers. I had them for a month. I had not one good thing to say about them.

@grislybutter how did you choose those originally?
Do you hear them first?

My only tip is don't walk into an audio store and tell them you are a rookie with 10k to spend.   Listen to some speakers and amps .   That is a lot of cash and if you spend it wisely you can put together a really nice system 

@llid2

You have a decent UK speaker, 10K is enough for your system to play classical music well, as long as you use your budget efficiently.
First, you can try the Energy-Pump power cable on your amp, it's free if you don't think it will help your current system. In the days to come, I will use my decades of audio experience to guide you on how to gradually upgrade your system within your budget.

@holmz 

I loved the looks (from the pictures) and it seemed like a good combination for my needs. I was warned by the dealer that they are not audiophile speakers. But I didn't listen. I was a rookie. Still am.

But It was better than some, like the LSAs

They may be good for pop/rock with the right amp 

1. Direct power from breaker to amplification
2. Some effective room treatment that  removes 70% of the problems
3. Integrated amp (Parasound Hint 6)
4. Speakers ( JBL 4309) and stands that allow for height adjustment
5. Digital Source (Yamaha CD NT670)
6. Analogue Source ( Technics TT with AT VM5xx Cartridge)
7. A nice comfy chair (backrest not exceeding shoulder height)

(In brackets is what I have in my system)

• 1 is the most important
• 2,3 & 4 must match each other and the room according to your ears
• Cables are Canare, speakers should be biwired

THe above should help