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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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soix
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If you like the sound with the Vincent separates why not keep it simple and just go with that since it’s a known factor and Vincent makes good and reasonably-priced gear?

Past that, it’s really hard to make recommendations when most of us have never heard (or even know about) your speakers or what kind sound characteristics you like or that are most important to you.  If you could at least share the latter it’d be super helpful in making more informed and meaningful recommendations. 
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