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You will instantly be out of the "entry level". Congratulations!
I have no idea whether they are available or what the price might be, but the Vandersteen Treo speakers are the best I have ever heard for less than $10,000 in the US.
For me, they redefine the sound quality you can get for their price, which is $5995 US. They also deliver enough solid low bass to make a subwoofer a non-issue for most people.
Sound Reference in Brisbane may be your closest Vandersteen dealer.
The integrated amplifier I suggest that you look at would be the Bryston B-135SST. It runs around $4600 is the US and is excellent.
Another really excellent one is the Audio Research VSi60, which is incredible. I think it currently costs about $5000 US.
The ARCAM A38 is another very good one.
Thanks for the reccomendations, commsysman. I researched those products and they do indeed look tasty. I've always been a fan of Bryston and Audio Research design.
After some more thought, I've decided to go with the following:
Sonus Faber Venere 3.0 (black)
Plinius SB-301 Stereo Power Amp (silver)
Bel Canto DAC 2.5 (black)
Will post some impressions once it's all purchased and run in.
bozy