Small budget for Bedroom Audio - Looking for input (Marantz or Emotiva)

Cos

Cos

Audioholic Samurai
I thought it was about time to upgrade my Logitech wireless speakers in my bedroom to a little better quality :)

Budget about $2500-$3000 including speakers (just the fronts for right now) + Sub if I go with my paradigm solution.
60% Music / 40% HT

Key Drivers:
- Looking for a small footprint
- Bedroom is 16w x 17.5 Length with Cathedral Ceilings
- Small hallway goes to master bathroom

What I am trying to decide between right now, where small footprint is essential:

Marantz NR1604 AVR
or
Emotiva UMC-200 / UPA-500 combo (I Realize this makes it almost as big as an AVR, but I can break it down into two separate shelves)

I like the Marantz but it is only rated at 50w, I will be driving a pair of Paradigm Studio 20v5s and Seismic 110 Sub or open to other suggestions.

Thanks!
 
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