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Looking for some ideas

I am looking to move to a dedicated 2 channel system for music to take advantage of a recent move that resulted in me upgrading my Mains from Khorns to Audio Physics Caldera II (3 distinct box). I have long used Marantz SR9300 AV reciever which performed well with my Klipschorns, and Klipsch KG5.5s as the surrounds. However, they Khorns dont fit my current room so hence the speaker change. I have already seen the Calderas need something different and many have suggested a dedicated 2 channel preamp and Amp separates vs a integrated preamp/amp. I have about 4000 to invest. I was looking at tubes for my Khorns and auditioned quicksilver and Jolida tube amps but not sure the Caldera will perform well with tubes but again i am looking for some ideas to start.
oilmanmojo
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dentdog
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There is a VAC 160i up on Audiogon today. It's at $6000 but while I don't have one I have heard one. And it blew me away. At half price and almost new it would most likely be the piece that you were thankful you found for a long long time. If I hadn't just put the room together for a long run preamp to amp I would sell my stuff and grab it.
IMO VAC has the truest, most musical sound out there today.
buconero117
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Take a listen to the Cayin/VAS line of tubes, pre and main. Great sound, great value. Same company makes the Primaluna line. If you are a vinyl lover you will like the Citation I pre amp which is based on the HK classic.
oilmanmojo OP
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thanks for the ideas. Local company suggesting Rogue Audio. Possibly Metis/perseus preamp with Atlas Amp both at the magnum level (ie larger power supply). THoughts about Rogue for my first entry into separates
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