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best budget amp/preamp for B&W 805 D3s

you kind people helped me along the way. here is another question. I am happy with my setup but can’t help but think forward. Have an old Rotel RA 1070 that now powers my new 805s. I use, per your suggestion, DAC (Shiit Modi) to stream Tidal from my Mac. Sound is great but gets a bit choked up (crowded?) when the volume is turned up loud. my question: I have only $1k budget for a new integrated amp. 1) In that budget is there a significantly better amp or amp/preamp combo? 2) Should I wait until I have more $$$ to buy? 3) what budget integrated amps (amp/prem) go well with 805s (other than Rotels)? 
I don’t mind getting used equipment. Please, give me suggestions also for budget amp/preamp combos.
I very much appreciate your willingness to help. I am new at this and not an engineer.
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arcticdeth
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Great speakers.
get as much power as u can.

 300+ RMS minimum.

you will need it for crescendos, ending blast.
just to make sure there is no clipping.

 All these mini 5W and 120W amps are a waste.

it will sound fine, sure, but more is always better.

ive not had less than 300W rms in years.

 The ease of the amps, adds air, and a spaciousness when listening.

  My lowest watt amps are 370W rms at 4 ohm.

 Don’t short change yourself.
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