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Want a new amp but what to get?

I'm using an Athem STR Preamp with a Rotel 1582 MKII. My speakers are Focal 948's with a JL Audio e-110. I stream Tidal and Qobuz hi-fi through a laptop. Am also open to suggestions for streamers. Budget for the amplifier could go as high as 5k maybe a little more. I'm more interested in finding a good match than spending loads of cash. I want a good quality well built amp that holds it's value and will last a long time and of coarse mix well with what I already have. Anyone have any informed suggestions?
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yyzsantabarbara
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At one time I was thinking of getting the STR preamp. I changed my mind when I decided to forego room correction. However, at that time I was thinking to pair the STR preamp with the CODA #8. The web site is not updated yet with the listing for this amp. I recommend searching on Audiogon for Teajay's review and feedback from users.

https://hometheaterreview.com/coda-technologies-continuum-no-8-stereo-amplifier/

Whatever, you get should be complimentary to the needs of your Focal speaker. 

I owned a Benchmark AHB2 amp at one time and was considering buying it back to use with a STR preamp but the speakers I am now likely going to get did not match well with the amp. 
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