What preamp & power amp to buy?

Please follow link...perhaps a consideration. But even more, how about asking Rockport?

http://www.stereophile.com/ces2008/010908rock/index.html

If money and time are of no consequence, I would suggest you wait until you can go to an audio show like AXPONA, RMAF or T.H.E. Show. You will be able to see and hear the best of what is available and talk to the manufacturers and their rep's in person.

Do your homework first before going so that you do not waste time on products that have little use to you or your preferences.

05-13-11: Tpreaves
You should really get out and listen to some equipment for yourself. If cost is not a problem,I assume you can afford to travel around some. Just a thought.

How do you know Matthewhoult hasn't been out listening? Maybe he is tired of jetting around the world and want to narrow his search from Rockport Ankaa speaker owners sharing their experiences and recommendations.

Hi Matt, and welcome as a new participant in this forum.
Pls give it a day or so, and you should get more actual responses about gear, from some very knowledgable posters, instead of advice to go elsewhere.

One great amp to consider is a new top-of-the line product just released from Jeff Rowland Design Group, the 625's. They might be an interesting match with the coherence of your incredible Ankaas, and should also be able to successfully drive their lower frequencies.

There's an active thread with Guidocorona, et.al., at:
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1291695196&read&keyw&zzrowland

Good luck!

You should listen to Ayre and Audio Research equipment. Levenson stuff always sounded too dark for me. ..just inquisitive as to if you ever heard the Vandersteen 7's or 5A's?