tube pre & ss amp integrated

I have to agree with SBANK...  The Pass-Labs equipment is terrific, powerful in every form, extremely reliable and articulate...  For the Forte's, I believe the XA25 would be your best choice $$$ for $$$.  Check out 6-Moons review.  

Klipsch Forte 4, nice speakers!  That is if you have a large room.   The Klipsch are very effiecient.  Also you need some volume and time to break in a new speaker before they sound their best. The room is very important.

I know it doesn’t have tubes, but you could take a look at the Swedish Moonriver intergraded amp, gets very good reviews

Had an MA252 and hated it. Gone in 6 weeks. Pathos is the way to go. @panzrwagn integration of the power amp and pre amp. Has nothing to do with digital or phono. 

@juanmanuelfangioii 

So… why? What character did you not like. Personally I do not like the character of McIntosh stuff… too little detail. Too much bass. But many people love them.