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Need help upgrading

I am planning on upgrading my whole system.My limit will be around $5000.00 to $7000.00 even though I do like my current set up.

B&W 683's
B&W HTM62
B&W 685's
B&W ASW300 x 2
Rotel RMB 1075
Rotel RSP-1069
Rotel RCD-1072
Pioneer SX-780
Epson 720 PJ
PS3
APC H15
IC's and cables MIT Shotgun S3
I just am not 100% satisfied.
So what should I upgrade first.Should I upgrade speakers or electronics?I am not sure I want to stay in the Rotel and B&W family.Even though both are excellent products at times there is just a bit to much clarity for me with this combo.I will be looking for a fluid,smoother,more musical and less cold sound that the Rotel/B&W produces.
I may even go the route of receiver instead of separates but would prefer separates.For speakers I am looking for a little more on the bottom end without loosing any in the mid and top.Any recommendations are welcome.I listen to 70% music and 30% movies and tv.Will consider used.Thanks.
As a after thought I want to say that I just can not get the combo I have now to be satisfying.I have tried different IC's,power cords,dedicated circuits,power conditioners,speaker cables and so on.I have at times thought that I had it all just right but with extended listing and over time it ends up falling short of what I like.
shaunp

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shaunp OP
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I am slowly changing my mind on this whole idea of upgrading everything.I have done some searching and these are my current thoughts.
I am very happy with the setup I have for HT.
I do like the setup I have for music...but,am not completely satisfied with it.What I like is the detail.With smooth jazz it is just great.With rock it is just lacking and comes off to detailed and lacks warmth.
So what to do?Since my cdp has a better dac than my 1069 I use the bypass on the 1069 from the cdp. The cheapest solution is to use the contour(tone) controls on the 1069 to smooth it out.But to do this I have to run my cdp to preamp using a digital cable and let the preamp's dac do the processing and the 1069 dacs are not as good as the cdp's.At least in my opinion.
So what options do I have?Get an external dac?And if I got a external dac which one would give me that warm smooth sound.Or replace amp with a warmer smoother amp.Maybe a older 2 channel B&K amp or would a Rotel RB 1080 do the trick?And leave the 1075 multi amp for center and rears.
Any and all input is welcome and needed.Thanks.
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