Ideas for Pre/Power $9000?

Btw - I just looked at the Echo website. There are a couple of McIntosh SS amps that just came in priced around $3500. Newer models. For metal, I think they’d be great. 

You could pick up some used speakers for under $3000 and still have a third of your budget for a DAC, streamer or upgraded cables. 

@bluethinker I definitely keep an eye on Echo's site!

I'll have to check out Stereotypes. 

@Ifromsalem - Stereotypes is worth a visit. Both echo and Stereotypes will let you demo amps in your own home, which is fantastic. 
 

Let us know how your search goes.