Need upgrade, sell the B&W 602 and get a tube amp?

This is primarily HT. The sound on movies is even a bit harsh. This all started of course when I heard a tube amp'd pair of Opera spkrs ($2500, tweeked set up at Stereo Unlimited). I would like a smoother sound out of the flix. I am starting to think that I should consider upgrading the reciever to something like a 4802 or Onkyo 9.1 and changing the front spkr wires.

Truthrider, that is a fair assessment. Be sure to audition them in your system if possible. Cables will also make a world of difference.

Wondering at what point it makes more sence to go with separates. I have heard that the 4802 (and similar) are not cost effective.

Went with a Sunfire TGII and Sherbourn 5/1500. Quite a difference. We don't need to run it as loud to get the details. Very nice

Dont ever think of B&W again !!!! Yes OPERA speakers are great. I recomend you OPERA!!! But with tubes work great and you need good cables too. Like Yamamura