System(s) need help

[moitmoit]

While searching for possible solutions to upgrade or complete my 2 set-ups, I was fortunate to stumble along this brand and lounge.

I have never owned or worked with separates, but have come to realize the sound I am searching for doesn't seem to exist in a standalone AVR.

All the being said, I would really appreciate any advice on how/where to start the upgrade process.
Here is my current equipment, all is interchangeable except the ceiling speakers are where they are.

MAIN SYSTEM
TV Sony 52Z5100
Yamaha RX-V465
Blue Ray Sony BDP-S360
Motarola VIP1232 DVR
Mains Klipsch RF 7's
Center Klipsch KV2 (looking for RC7)
Rear CDT 5800-C
No sides or SUB

2ND SYSTEM
TV Sony KDL-46S4100
AVR HK 345
DVD Toshiba SD-4700
Motarola VIP1232 DVR
Mains Klipsch Forte II
Center Klipsch Academy

No sides or SUB

Others
Pioneer SX-1010
Harmon Kardon HK 430 Twin Power
Harmon Kardon AVR 25ii
Klipsch KG1.5
Sony CP Player X222ES

The SX-1010 and HK 430 are being restored, plan on just having some 2 channel fun with these.
I am not impressed at all with the Yam 465 or the HK 345, I got what I paid for.

Would like to get the main system set to a good 5 ch set-up, and the 2nd system must remain a 3 ch set-up....wife and room design will not acomodate any more speakers.
Sorry for the long read....Was thinking about just adding an XPA-200 to each system to drive the mains, and letting the AVR units run the rest...will this work?

Thanks for any help/suggestions in advance.
Moit

[jlafrenz]

I would focus on the main system first as I think there are better options to pair speakers you have than the Yamaha. A UMC-200 and XPA-3 would be nice additions. If you decide you want to go full surround or might in the future, pick up the XPA-5.