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Thanks @freddo - attaching a networked Digi box the existing equipment is an option too. I am trying to minimise wires and boxes though.
No need for surround sound either, I decided a long time ago that all you need is a decent stereo. I filled my first apartment with speakers and ended watching movies to exploit the system, not for movie quality!
Yep, this time it's simplicity and minimal.
@BRM I'll look into the quad. Maybe that'd drive the krix better. Although it slipped my mind but I I have a pair of tannoys in a box, brought back from London. Midsize bookshelves... Not sure what model. Not a concentric driver but a small mid and tweeter setup. Going to be fun finally unboxing that stuff.
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The Krix acoustics are pretty decent speakers, sensitivity is pretty good (89dB) so I would think a bit more about why you need to push them hard to get the sound you're looking for. If you can fix that (positioning, porting), then something like the SMSL DP3 would probably be perfect for you.
My first thought is that the Krix acoustics have only 5" drivers. I used to own a pair of Missions with similar specifications/design and they were very directional, they only filled the room at loud volumes. You could try swapping them out for something with a bigger driver. Perhaps find a dealer who will let you audition some speakers?
Alternatively, if your partner will let you, switch out the amp to an AV amp and add rear and center speakers.
If that wont fly, I'd keep your existing setup, adding a chromecast or network player, and separately buy a sonos sound bar and a couple of sonos play speakers for lower volume listening and movies.