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

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.

I focused on the system and the room and specifically how I wanted to use it.

When I started to build my system I decided on a 2 channel stereo system in the living room in order to encourage conversation - no TV.

And then I created a budget and based on my personal experience and taste decided in building using a NAD integrated receiver and chose speakers that I felt produced the best sound (Sonus faber was selected over B&W and PSB).

The system was analogy (turntable, tuner and tapedeck), I added a DAC/streamer.

When I upgraded - I started with a separate pre-amp to improve the DAC and phono stage.  Then I upgraded the amp and then improved the sources and the speakers.

In retrospect the best thing I did was establish a budget and identify my goals and then enjoy the system.

If I was given an opportunity to start over from scratch again.  I'd build off my current speakers (Sonus faber Olympica Nova V) and turntable (Rega P8) and evaluate amplification, phono stage and DAC.  I currently have McIntosh amps and Moon by Simaudio DAC/Streamer and I'd add Audio Research into the audition mix. 

The lesson I learned is the value of cables.  And the value of cables is dependent on the system and I noticed significant improvements in details and clarity when upgrading from what I would consider value priced items to 'specialized products' where the product design and production are core competencies of the company.  Some may say its snake oil - I heard and liked the differences and would encourage experimenting before dismissing the idea.