SS Preamp to go with Revel Salon 2s

I was recently lucky enough to find a pair of Revel Salon 2's at a local dealer for an excellent price.  They took my Focal Electra 1028BE II's in on trade to help the transaction along and it was at a price I just couldn't pass up.  So I now have my forever speakers.  (hahaha....I think)  Now it's time to upgrade to a separate Stereo Preamp.  I'm currently running my music thru a Blusound Node 2 > Emotiva XMC-1 Processor > Emotiva XPR-2 amp.  There will be more upgrades such as a dedicated DAC and amps in the future, but am starting with the Preamp. 

I'll run the preamp in HT Bypass mode as my 2 channel rig will be integrated with my HT rig.  Not lucky enough to have an entirely separate 2 channel listening space.  Given his, I want to go with SS preamp and not tubes.

My budget is $5000. Willing to stretch a little if needed.  I've narrowed down my list to the following:
Ayre K5XE MP, KX-5 Twenty (Used)
McIntosh C48 & C52
Pass XP20 
BAT VK42SE

Looking for anyone that may have experience comparing these preamps and gather thoughts from the community on which of these would pair best with the Salon 2s and the Emotiva amp.  DAC as next step will be either a Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ or Schiit Yggy.  2 channel amp after DAC will be of the same manufacturer that I end up going with on the Preamp. 

Thanks in advance for you suggestions!