Hey TwinDad,

First and foremost, welcome to the forum. Hopefully nobody was in the house at the time of the fire. I lived through such a thing years back--truly a harrowing experience. Glad you're alright.

A few thoughts. You could go out, sight unseen, sound unheard, and buy whatever gear was listed here--and I think you're on the right track with the Onkyo and the marantz--but speakers are something you need to listen to for yourself. They're such an individual thing. Does Dali make superior kit? Some say yes, to others not so much. You're the one that has to live with the things.

I suggest you listen to the Dalis, and Paradigm, and KEF, and B&W, and Vienna Accoustic, and Martin Logan, etc. With each listen identify characteristics of the speakers that you like/dislike and think longterm...unless you want to join the sopeaker-of-the-month club.

Make sure to take some discs with which you are familiar and be ready to give the salesperson the dimensions of your room. If he/she's any good it'll be one of the first questions asked.

Good luck, have fun shopping and keep us informed as to your progress...

Cheers