What's Next?

Oh yeah...I hadn't even looked at your source. If what you want is to get good 2 channel sound, then you don't need to upgrade your speakers right now. I'd start by maybe getting a good integrated (there are a thousand threads on this, and I myself am looking, so you can check out my list of hopefuls on my system page if you want, or just poke around here) that way you don't have to commit so much money to seperates (not to mention the extra cables) and see how that works. You didn't list which model cd player you have, but I assume since the rest of your gear is HT that it's a dvd/cd player. I'd say concentrate on the cd and amplification sections and leave the speakers for last.

That being said if I had the loot right now I'd buy the proacs or fidelios (def. the fidelios, but bummer about the black finish).

If you like a great wood cabinet and a speaker that loves to be drove, get a pair of Legacy Focus 20/20, they are beautiful speakers and sound fantastic for rock, classical and also very good for HT.....atleast check them out!

The krell thread must of been my brother when he was over. He likes assuming he can go on my comp. The cd player is actually a dvd, Its the 1040. I figured that my speakers are the 1st to go. Cause I think theyre pretty properly matched with the amp? When I turn it up the speakers arent being overdriven but I wouldnt be comfortable sending them more power. Like I said they never disapointed me Im just ready for a move up and I figured Id start with the speakers. I know theyre is room for improvement in the speakers the 803s cant be the ultimate option. Im intrested in lookin in to the B&W 802d totem legacy jmlab. I have to wait till xmas bonus to upgrade amps and dvd. I wana see where the speakers get placed how much room I have exc.. I may look in to mono blocks. But I already know I will definetly go with Mcintosh. Always loved them. DVD wise Id be intrested in looking into something new I could get for around 2000.00 but have not researched DVD players yet. And know very little when it comes to DVD players. Thanks Matt

Oh and Id also like to hear a pair of dynaudios. But am not sure if they would be well matched with the Mcintosh Ill end up with? Does any one know what speaker really blows the 803s out of the water for 10000.00 new? Or am I kind of at the plateu for this price range?

Mattblueg,

Not to harp on this point, but I think you're possibly approaching this from the wrong perspective. If you know you're going to go with McIntosh (not a bad decision, but curious why you it's def. mc gear?) then you should get the amplification section worked out and then deal with the source. Why spend 10000 on speakers and drive them with a rotel HT system? If you're not getting the full sound of your 803s, then you'll be spending a lot of money to get very little improvement. It would seem to make more sense to get the sound of your source/amp right, and then see how the 803s fair. If you're not sure what speaker you want to mate with the mac gear, then you're going to need to play around anyway, so I say wait on the speakers.