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Tube amp/preamp for B&W CDM 9NTs

I'm considering upgrading to separates but want to keep my CDM 9NTs. I'm running a Marantz SR8000 now but decided to move strictly to 2-channel audio. My budget is around $3k. I'm also open to a good integrated. If you have suggestions outside of tubes, I'd like to hear them too. FYI, the B&Ws are rated at 90dB sensitivity. Thanks! Bob
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Despite its sencitivity being higher than average I'd still recommend to shop in above 100Wpc range:
AudioResearch VT100, VTL-MB125, QuickSilver M90.
For preamp the ultimate ones for me are among McCormack that are best for budget and performance.
Also you should consider as "outside of tubes" McCormack DNA125.
I also guess that tubes may sound too bright with CDMs.
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