Why did you choose the components and speakers that are in your system?

Start with speakers for clarity, sound stage, timbre; add sub for bass/punch; clean source very important; powerful clean amp; critically - room correction

I listened to many speakers - selected Linn 20 years ago also considering the benefits of active amplification which then leads to Linn amps/Aktiv configuration.  Great Linn speakers like the Katans, and the amps can be found used at reasonable prices

SVS SB3000 sub hard to beat

MiniDSP SHD as pre-amp with built-in streaming and DIRAC is incredible bargain for the sound quality

For less than 5000, the above system is as good as any I have ever heard!

Have Fun and Enjoy!!

I personally like efficient speakers.  I bought Crites because they were 1/3 the cost of other choices.  I was used to horn sound.  I also wanted a class A amp.  Several small wattage amps available at reasonable pricing.

You state that you have an opportunity to build another system.
Is this to replace one that you have been using? 
Is it a secondary system in a different location?

Regards,
barts

(1) McIntosh; (2) Analog (tubes); (3) Synergy [components & speakers, both]; (4) History of performance & quality; (5) My Sound Signature. 

I'm one happy camper, night after night.

In my current system, the TT was the inspiration for upgrading the whole thing. After looking for many years for a cherry rebuilt Garrard 301, I found a beautiful one built by Woodsong Audio. Being of very high quality, I upped my entire system to match.
That was a unique case. Mostly, speakers are the best component in which to base a system. Match a proper amp, preamp (or integrated), cables, power, vibration control and source.