pre-amp for original Marantz Model 9 mono amps?


What pre-amp would you mate with a pair of museum quality pair of original unmodified Marantz Model 9 mono amps? Also available is a pair of Marantz Model 8 mono amps for rear channels for a home theatre setup although assume a two channel setup is the objective here.
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To anser one question, I already own a Marantz Model 7. I wanted to generate a discussion that might consider new as well as old products. For exapmle would one be wise to try a Conrad Joanson ART or ART II, or if really rich an ACT II or the Boulder elite products? Would the amps capture the nuances of current products? Thanks to the responders! I hope that one day TAS would compare the Model 9 amps to the Tenors, Halcro's Edge etc. to see if we have really made progress (I can't afford to purchase all of these goodies, and not too many other people could either!)