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Advice on amp to pair with new Revel speakers

I'd like some input on purchasing a new preamp/amp or integrated amp to pair with my new pair of Revel Concerta2 F36
floorstanding speakers.  I'm moving away from home theater setup into a 2.0 or 2.1 stereo setup and would have a budget of around 5k.  I'm interested in streaming and something would need to be able to connect my PS4 and TV as well.  I generally listen to music fairly loud, so something with good power output.  I'd be replacing a Denon AVRX-2100W receiver....... which at higher volume levels just sounds "muddy" to me.  
88mclaren50

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88mclaren50 OP
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Anyone have any insight pairing a good integrated amp with these Revel speakers? I’m interested in Naim, McIntosh, and maybe Linn.
The closest hifi ship is over and hour away, so please help me out with any suggestions.
88mclaren50 OP
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Budget is about 5k.  I’m intrigued by the Shiit products but have no way to audition them.  I’d hate to drop 3k on something on word alone.  I am however trying to get something that I would be able to hookup to my tv and PS4 game system.  I love the look of the McIntosh integrated and a dealer is about an hour away.
I’d love to hear Naim and Linn products but I’d have to drive 4 hours to do so!  I’m also considering a streaming device too.
88mclaren50 OP
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Fortunately, I still have an old Velodyne 10” sub that sounds great!  The Naim products look awesome but I’m wondering if they aren’t overpriced like the McIntosh might be.  I absolutely love the Naim Uniti Star.... all the features and connectivity.  However, I’m concerned over the onboard amp and being enough output power.  The Naim 250 DR amp is something I like just about more than anything. But oh so pricey !!
88mclaren50 OP
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Thanks for the link to that review!  I feel a bit overwhelmed with so many options out there.  Like I was saying, there isn't a close hifi shop to me, so for any personal auditioning I'd have to drive for hours.  Would anyone have an idea of a great preamp or integrated amp that has an "arc" built in?  I appreciate any feedback y'all. 
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