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Amp and Pre-Amp suggestions needed

I just picked up what will hopefully be my end-game speakers. They are TLS-1's based on the old Ohm F design, produced by Dale Harder of HHR Exotic speakers. I will probably share more in a separate speaker thread later.

It's become readily apparent that my Rogue Cronus Magnum III integrated is not cutting it with these speakers. 

I am looking for suggestions on a tube-pre and solid state amp separates that will drive the TLS-1's to nirvana. 

Here are my must haves:

- I want tone controls (treble/ bass)
- Again tube pre
- SS amp
- At least 150 wpc
- Want to keep my spend under $5k (new or used)

Yes, I already have Dale's recommendation, but I'm looking for other points of view here.

Thanks,
Joe
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buellrider97
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+ Vote for a Schiit Loki . I have one that I’ve used intermittently and I like it . You just need an additional pair of interconnects, which will probably cost more than the Loki.  I am considering a Van Alstine amp myself to pair with my Rogue RP-1. As far as preamps , my friend has a recapped CJ with NOS Telefunkens paired with a Benchmark amp . He uses adapters to run the CJ single ended into Benchmark . He is pleased with the sound and plays a lot of higher quality vinyl. I would get a Don Sachs pre , a Schiit Loki, and the higher power Van Alstine amp, if I were you . I’d also call them and inquire about the tube buffered amp too . If you go with a pre that uses small driver tubes vs octal , I’d HIGHLY RECOMMEND NOS Telefunkens. If you want big tubes , I’d go Quicksilver over ASL. And I’d really like to hear what you choose to do, and how it sounds . Best wishes and happy hunting , Mike B. 
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