We have different gear, but our histories share similarities. I've been through Carver, Rotel, BAT, and once came close to getting a McCormack amp. I still use a McIntosh tuner and have some PS Audio power products. And, I recently added Symposium platforms under my speakers, and had an immediate improvement to bass and focus. And, oh yes, Woohoo on those Canterburys, they're beautiful.
I wanted to let you know, that I found a great cabinet source for my McIntosh tuner, so many wood options. Of course, you would need to be interested in doing something like that. If so, you can follow my System link to view and company info. I like where you've headed with your system.
Kenny