Michael,
A friend of my uses the Krell FPB 600 mono blocks to drive his Rockport Altair speakers. His preamplifier is the Absolare Passion and it is a superb sounding match. I strongly disagree with those who told you that tubes and Krell don't mix. 4K dollars can get you a very good used tube preamplifier.
Good luck,
Charles,
A friend of my uses the Krell FPB 600 mono blocks to drive his Rockport Altair speakers. His preamplifier is the Absolare Passion and it is a superb sounding match. I strongly disagree with those who told you that tubes and Krell don't mix. 4K dollars can get you a very good used tube preamplifier.
Good luck,
Charles,