Upgrade strategy -- midfi to higher-fi

I am developing a multi-year plan to move to much higher end components instead of the Rotel 1056 receiver and B&W LCR6's I have now.

Step one was to get a new Oppo BD-95. I will most likely go the secondary market for everything else.

Step two is ??? Speakers or amp or prepro?

I'm looking at McIntosh amps right now since I can feed them from the Rotel. Maybe in a couple of years I can get the just announced MX-121 pre/pro (or should I get Anthem gear instead?).

I am considering B&W 805's or maybe some Usher be-718's for the front.

I appreciate the input for my novice-like questions.