bass management with integrated amp


I have a classe cap-101 integrated amp driving paradigm studio 20's v.3. I'm missing the bottom octave and would like to work a sub into my system. I'd also like to use some kind of crossover to relieve my smallish speakers from the lower end of the signal. My problem is that I can't figure out any way to do this, since my integrated can be used as a pre, but not as an amp (pre-outs, but no pre-ins). Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also, I would like your suggestions for musical subs in the same price range as my speakers and integrated.

Wish I had found a'gon sooner, bought my gear used, and thought ahead...

Thanks!
qualia8

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Thanks. I was thinking about both of these brands of subs, and also running them from the line out on the preamp. I'm happy with the studio 20's, but wondered if they would open up further if I freed them of bass duty below, say 60 or 80Hz.

Another question, if I may. With a fairly small room and living in an apartment, I don't need to go loud with a sub, but deep would be nice, and most of all, fast and tight. The goal is to get nice low end at low volumes. Do I need a servo-15 for that, or would a smaller sub do as well (or even better, given my room)? Or would I better off getting full range speakers?

For most of my listening choices -- classical and jazz mainly, some blues, classic rock and alternative, but mostly piano and vocal classical music -- the 20's are fine, but I'm not getting the richness of sound I'm looking for.