beginner seperate system

I own Quicksilver Mid Monos too.  Great amps !!!   They just came out with a pair of new 60 watt monos that look awesome.  Auto bias scheme that adjusts with respect to output power.    I think QS represents one of the best values anywhere in audio.   Stuff is built like a tank and has been super reliable.  

If I were you, I would either PM or call Johnny Rutan (Audioconnection). He will set you up with the best you can get for the money- with no pressure or sales pitch.
He knows home stereo like the back of his hand.
I only post this because you are going to get lots of recommendations, and Johnny knows just about all the gear out there and can give you some great advice as to how to proceed.
HTH
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The Freya passive and FET modes sound very similar, the tube mode sounds great with much higher gain and provides tube rolling adventures...I've heard the newer versions have less of a gain jump for the tube setting. If I was putting together a budget tube system that wasn't based on a single ended power amp, I'd consider a new Jolida tube amp with a Freya as Jolidas are pretty cool, relatively inexpensive, and well made (I owned a 502p for years). Tubes provide more detail generally, making music sound more realistic with a harmonic content most SS amps simply can't do.

Jolida and shiit gonna check out.  might go to local brick mortar and check them out.  broke in the new year with too much partying and not so much sleep...and the world is punishing me,,,,lol.

Primaluna. I think Upscale Audio pairs alot of them with Focals.