AMP or Preamp


What to add next to my system, budget $5000 to $7000?  My current system consist of Wilson Sasha speakers, Yamaha RX-A3050 receiver that I run pure direct, Rotel RB-1590 2x350 amp, Hegel DAC and a Bluesound Vault 2i streamer.  I have been looking at a Mcintosh C2600 to replace the Yamaha receiver to give me the option of adding a turn table at a later date or would adding mono blocks give me the most bang for the bucks or other options?   


nobnewob

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I'm not sure tubes would be the best match with those Wilsons.  Perhaps I'm looking at the wrong specs but I think they dip all the way down to 1.9ohms.  I would think a used Ayre SS integrated may be a nice way to stay in your budget and get some nice performance.  Try as many options as you can for sure for making a final purchase.
@davekay
I would start with amps first. 2 large mono blocks and 2 mono block tubes. Once you have your base , go for a preamp that best suits your needs. A cherry on top sort of speak.

He only wants to spend $5K-$7K.  It seems that a used integrated would be the way to check all his boxes and find something worthy of those Wilsons.