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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
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.
mcreyn
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Budget?  The F36s are pretty easy to drive.  Any good separates or an integrated with more than 50 watts per channel should work well.  Personally, I would do a Schiit Saga or Freya preamp and Schiit Vidar amp.  The combo will set you back between $1000 and $1700 depending on the preamp.  You could also do a Schiit Ragnarok integrated for $1500 (or fully loaded with a phono preamp and dac for $1800 for a one box solution) or Freya with mono Aegirs for $2500.  

There are many other great choices, but to me Schiit is really at the peak of price v performance.  Enjoy the F36s, really a great speaker.  
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.
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