Let me preface my comments with a note to clarify that my knowledge and experience is fairly limited in the audiophile world. Having said that...
A review of some of your systems components made me think that unless there is something specifically wrong (i.e. to your ears) with your Paradigm speakers they should provide an excellent system to built a system around.
The have a similar value to my Focal 836v speakers. Having heard my speakers connected to amps ranging from Integra receivers to equipment that of a crazy price by comparison, I would anticipate that your speakers may have something beyond what you're hearing with your current amplification. Having said that, I know nothing about the Anthem brand so they may be significantly better than the advertised retail prices imply. I've been amazed at the difference that truly high end amplification can make with very affordable speakers.
Also, based on my experience I would think that your current Arcam CD player is someone in line with the rest of your system and wouldn't be something that I would immediately consider upgrading, but again I have no specific experience with the unit. The online reviews appear to be solid.
I won't even try to comment on your other components as I know that I have nothing of value to provide.
Overall, I think your system should equal or exceed my system and I'd expect it to sound great. In my opinion, you're getting close to the level of investment were it takes a significant investment to yield a significant improvement.
A review of some of your systems components made me think that unless there is something specifically wrong (i.e. to your ears) with your Paradigm speakers they should provide an excellent system to built a system around.
The have a similar value to my Focal 836v speakers. Having heard my speakers connected to amps ranging from Integra receivers to equipment that of a crazy price by comparison, I would anticipate that your speakers may have something beyond what you're hearing with your current amplification. Having said that, I know nothing about the Anthem brand so they may be significantly better than the advertised retail prices imply. I've been amazed at the difference that truly high end amplification can make with very affordable speakers.
Also, based on my experience I would think that your current Arcam CD player is someone in line with the rest of your system and wouldn't be something that I would immediately consider upgrading, but again I have no specific experience with the unit. The online reviews appear to be solid.
I won't even try to comment on your other components as I know that I have nothing of value to provide.
Overall, I think your system should equal or exceed my system and I'd expect it to sound great. In my opinion, you're getting close to the level of investment were it takes a significant investment to yield a significant improvement.