Weakest link in my system

You have a great system. But the answer is:

The B&W 800 speakers.

I own Audio Research Reference 6SE preamp, Reference CD9Se, Reference 160 amps … and in my home theater B&W 805 matrix speakers and B&W 800 series subwoofers.

These are all great components. The Matrix have a specific sound and are ancient.

There are so many astonishing good speakers. But the question is, where do you want to go. What music do you love… what do you like about your current system? There are many more sophisticated speakers on the market today. Your electronics are simply first rate.

Hopefully we can point you in the right direction. Then you can then audition some. Budget? I am guessing $30K to $60K?

I am thinking there are four ways to go:

Hyper detailed / holographic: Magico / Wilson

Natural / musical: Sonus Faber

Rock out: Contemporary B&W

Alternative: Ribbon / Electrostatic.

I just glanced at your system...

I am not a high end specialist but it seems stunning ...

All that seems top product to me...😊 Congratulations! Very beautiful ...

Anyway the only problem if you have one is not the gear but the room/speakers relation ...The drivers of these speakers are many feet apart ... Your best listening position must be at some distance...I dont see your listening position distance on your virtual page ...Your speakers are 6 feet high and your ceiling is 9 feet...It seems to pose some problem to me ...

I am not an acoustician and i cannot advise you without being there with my ears though ... A pro acoustician will help you without being there  just seeing ...Dont upgrade consult one ...

i am curious and i will like to hear your system ...

Congratulations really beautiful !