Best components to optimize Martin Logan 50XT and Edge in walls


Good Day All,
  I am by no means an audiophile and am looking for advice to optimize my final system.  Currently looking a 5.1. Home theater is the main usage for system located in the living room.  House hold compromise has led to equipment listed in title.  My current concern how to get the most out of my system within cost constraints when competed.  I would appreciate your recommendations for an amp, sub woofer, and in wall rear/surrounds (1 set of speakers) that would accomplish this . Pre amp/receiver will change over time, I assume.  Listening area is 18 by 20 with 20 foot vaulted ceiling, tile floor, open to kitchen on one side(not included in dimensions), double doors open on the other, and 2 windows.  Room acoustics will be another house hold issue.  Am recently retired and hope to spend around 5k or less now to accomplish this with possible upgrade path.  Any help from experts appreciated.  Judging by the quality of systems I see discussed here if I have belittled this site in any way I apologize in advance.  
lovepoozer

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Sorry if I was unclear Scorpio, I am looking for recommendations for power amp, sub, and rear in walls to optimize current speakers.
Thx all for input,
I'm currently using a Denon 910w and a old Jamo A3Sub.5, which clearly sound dull and lifeless.  This is why I need advice.  The clarity, even with this amp is good but I know it can be so much better.
I agree.  Any specific power amp that you would recommend?  I will probably get a avr with pre outs at the same time.
Thx's all again.  
   I actually started with the HSU VTF-3 MK5 and 3 CCB-8's and the wife said "this is not a college dorm room" so out they went and in came the in-walls.  I do like the Martin Logans but I'm sure they can't be judged adequately with my current amp,  and really without a sub or rears. I was looking long term and believed getting a good power amp would be more important long term since pre-amp requirements seems to change (4K/HDR/etc).  I think ethos is on the right track as I was thinking Denon/Marantz with pre-outs and a good power amp immediately.  Then add sub and surrounds and have an upgrade path.  Does that make sense?