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


I have a HT with B&W 602s in front and 300s in rear (6.1) with a Dennon 2802. I don't like the sound. I am considering adding some clean power and changing the speakers if needed. Would like to spend a net of less than $2k. I apreciate your help
Martin
truthrider

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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
The source: Panasonic 91- nice unit with separate outs for music audio. Using OK connects and 12ga stranded speaker wire.
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.
Wondering at what point it makes more sence to go with separates. I have heard that the 4802 (and similar) are not cost effective.