Amp / preamp for macintosh xt50

Hello guys ..
I recently buy the xr50 speakers // small room .
What is your recommendation for amp & pre ?
Budget under 4k

maj8310-25-2021 7:59pm

maj83 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 10-25-2021 at 08:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete XR 50
stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,388 posts 10-25-2021 at 11:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In that price range, a McIntosh Integrated would be perfect. You won’t get much in separates for $3-4K, especially if you want McIntosh.
maj83 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 10-26-2021 at 07:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @stereo5 thank you .. I do not want mcintosh gears .. what else brands might work good with the XR 50 ?
yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,666 posts 10-26-2021 at 09:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Those speakers are a 81db low efficient speaker. You will need a power amp capable to drive them. The Van Alstine Vision Set 400 (225 watts) will do the trick. Match that with a Van Alstine preamp and you will be in the ballpark of your $4000 budget! https://avahifi.com/
maj83 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 10-26-2021 at 12:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @yogiboy thanks man .. How about replacing the van alstine preamp with doge 8 clarity preamp ?