Best Amp+pre-amp for 16-18K


Hi all,
What are your thoughts about what to buy up to 18K. I am thinikng of Levinson , Krell, Ayre, BAT? AR MKII for a pre amp or may.be BAT I am not interested in a tube AMP but no problem with tube peamp. They will be attache dto Vandersteen 5A. Thanks in advance.
nmurro
Theta Digital ENTERPRISE MONO block amps and Klyne 7 preamp.
Best combo I ever heard.
The new Krell Mcx 450 mono blocks that I heard are surprisingly very good. A friend of mine has been doing a comparison with some of the top amps and the new Krells have broken away from the Krell house sound. Try them out before you dismiss them. I also agree with Lamm, Rowland 302 and Klyne in the price range.

Happy Listening.