Best Brands Out of These-Wharfendale,Bowers and Wilkinsons...

I would take a serious look at Salk Audio.  I listened to a pair of their $6,000 Song3 Encore's at the RMAF and they sound easily better than a pair of $16,000 speakers down the hall.  Problem is they sell direct and it would be difficult to listen to them unless you attend an audio show.

Not a fan of Focal or Bowers & Wilkins.  When I hear them I always ask myself.........where's the bass?

I am sure there are a lot of Audiogon members that can steer you in the right direction.  The first thing I would replace would be the Denon.  Junk in equals junk out.

I was impressed with Tragico, Fartin Logan, Audio Physicals, and Cockports, but ultimately I prefer Hosef Audio, HoAc, or Handerweeners. 

@shtinkydog — Conrad’s Johnson is hilarious.  Goodonya!

Shiit....ya forgot Spiteful Rodeo open beagles

Blowers and wilsons are the best.  They are manufactured on Nautilas submarines so the tapered tube pressures come out right.  Clitch towers are also very popular but you must clutch them when moving into place.  And their horn tweeterswork only if you blow on the rear mouthpiece.