Take a look at the Cayin/VAS line. I use there Citation I pre amp, which is a knock off of the original HK unit but updated to current parts. This unit is especially great with vinyl. I also have the VAS mono blocks, which are a knock off of the Marantz 9's. Great sound, great value. Suggest also you look into getting a Belle speaker for center fill. T he Citation was a center out that would provide a great listening experience.
Amps for Klipschorn speakers
I am in the market for a tube power amp and pre amp to use with my 1980s Klipschorn speakers. I will be using a turntable as well as a CD player. I am a musician and have a studio that is good size where this stereo will be located. I like to sometimes play fairly loud although what I am really looking for is quality of sound on this system. For a budget maybe $3-$5000 on each piece. Used amps are fine with me. I listen to rock, blues, pop, etc. Right now, I have an old 70s Marantz 250 power amp with a Marantz 3300 pre amp hooked up to the Klips. I am a musician and not an audiophile so I know very little about good stereo equipment but I want to take a big step up in sonic quality. I appreciate the help as I am ready to acquire the amps. Thanks...