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Amp or speaker first, upgrade

Hello audiogoners, it's the Brahman on a beer budget with an upgrade dilemma.
I currently have a Krell s300i, a pair of Definitive technology bp8080 as my system.
Now, I want to upgrade both but, one at a time and was wondering which of the two 
components should I dispense with first?
Here are the amps I've been looking to audition, Icon Audio st40 mkiiim, Luxman 505ux, McIntosh Ma5200
and Prima Luna Dialogue Premium. As you can see there is a solid state in the bunch.
As for speakers, I'm interested in the Vandersteens 3a signature, the Sonus Faber Venere S, and the 
Wharfdale Jade 7. I know this topic has been brought before so I'll welcome some new and refreshing
ideas and comments! Thanks a bunch Audiogoners!

barbman

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barbman OP
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Wow fellow audiogoners, I'm overwhelmed by all the responses!
This indeed is interesting and refreshing just what I hope to hear!
Yes, I'm seriously considering the Vandy 3a sigs but also looking at the Revel f208. Glad to hear most of you suggest I hang on to the Krell as I do really like this amp a lot. I'll be looking at the Aerials mentioned by an audiogoner, and the Wharfdale Jade 7?
Well since everyone is leaning on speaker upgrade then speaker upgrade it shall be. Thanks again guys, cheers and happy music listening!

barbman OP
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Want to thank the audiogoners who posted comments after I responded to the previous bunch, you folks are awesome!
As for bombaywalla comment on the time-coherent design of the Vandersteen, that's a good point as I never ponder on that before I made my speaker selection good catch bombaywalla thank you!
Just thought I mention again that everyone's response was on target.
Thanks again audiogoners !
Regards, barbman

barbman OP
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Just want to let the audiogoners that responded to my questions, I respect every reply, suggestions, ideas and so forth. I put all these ideas in a large audio pot and see what comes out that most agree on. Well I'm gonna keep my trusty Krell amp and sell my Definitive Technology speakers and pull the trigger on a pair of Vandersteen 3a signature!
As one audiogoner suggested, I can upgrade the amp later down the road?
Hey guys remember, let's not get caught up to much in the hardware otherwise we'll never enjoy the software, the music we cherish and love!
Thanks again guys, enjoy the music!
Regards, barbman

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