Speaker Company = Infinity
Z9 = Pioneer?
RX3300 = Yamaha ?
Yes, as said before 1000 is definitely not going to go far! Good thing is if I'm remembering right the IL 60's have built-in subs with 500watt RMS amps. This should make powering the mids/highs a lot cheaper.
If I were you I would consider buying used. I got a great deal when I did the same... Outlaw makes some decent stuff but I would recommend breaking your budget a little and going with what makes you happy now instead of again upgrading later like me... or you for that matter. That said there is some used rotel amps that sound decent. 1075's and 1095's seem to be everywhere! You could always do something like a 1070 + 1075 for 7.1 and used the amps will cost you near 1000. Does your current system provide pre-outs? If so perhaps you could just get amps and wait for the pre/pro once you've saved up some more $$.
How do you feel about D-Class amps? I like the rotel line of D-class (I have two 1091's) but would recommend any of the other cheaper D's they make. Most like the 1077 better then the 1075/1095 rotel's but they are tough to find used. I read the 1085 1076 and 1072 all do great as well but again might be tough to find use although they are cheaper.
Slightly more money then rotel and parasound becomes an option for the amps but of course buying used. With powered subs a good used A23/A52 combo might do very well for you. That will be my next upgrade, some JC1's and an A51/A21's (when I get my B&W 802D's :-)).
Strangely enough Panasonic is making D-Class receivers along with at least one other company.
Google:
Sa-xr55 802D
Read review and see if that would help you achieve what you are looking for. I know it's not a pre/pro and it wouldn't be my first choice but it might fit your needs pretty well. There are a ton of options for receivers as well as bi-amping etc.
What is it that you are looking to get out of the upgrade that your current system can't provide? Have you thought about accoustically treating your room? Is it a dedicated theatre? Do you have a matching center for theatre? Do you use your setup for music? If so do you care about imaging and the sound stage or are you happy with just detailed sound?
Forgot to answer what to look for:
Power, S/N ratio, clarity, imaging, depth, how big of a soundstage it creates, what your source is, what am I going to plugin into this thing, how much space is it going to take up, the heat it generates, can I move it, what gadgets you need on the processor and most of all, listen to them! I know, the last one is tough when you live far away but it can be worth it.
One last peace of advice, yes monster makes some good sounding amps for a great price but be warned, many bad reviews on quality, longevity, and catching in fire. I would not try them ever!
