How Do I Start Playing With the Big Boys and Girls


I've been into all kinds of music for 40+ years. Until now I haven't done anything to upgrade my equipment since 1985. I'm not interested in how loud I can go but how sonicly pure I can attain. What amp and pre-amp should I be looking at to power some Sonus Faber Signum speakers, which are bookshelf in size but big in sound? I'm also using a Linn Sondek LP12 turntable. I'd love to go into the tube amps (McIntosh for example), but I am overwhelmed with the choices and different power specifications.
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Cellorover's asks about yr musical tastes. This is important.If you listen to classical/jazz (i.e., lots of acoustic instruments) I can indicate certain products that match very well with the SF speaker line/sound.
Please note that this is NOT exhaustive, there are many excellent products out there (& your ears are the ultimate decision-maker) -- but these electronics have been used to demonstrate SF speakers (used, within your budget):
*YBA Passion (ss; integrated or separates)
*Jadis integrated (tube; the separates are very expensive)
*Symphonic Line integrated (ss; various models, the smaller ones will drive the Signums, but the bigger & more expensive ones are much better).
*Spectral (ss; difficult to find within yr budget -- but not impossible)

Many, many other choices. Your speakers are very "euphonic", lush, & musical. They like amps that offer lots of detail, speed, and control. Cheers