ok, if you are set on those speakers
2nd big sound quality issue would be room treatments
if you still have $1k left after that, I'd buy pre-amps either from a dealer who will let you try it in your home, or from mail order with a return privilege.
Emotiva has adherents but there are a lot of reports of quality control problems
Well regarded names include nad, Rotel, and Parasound - the latter may be just a tad over $1k but many would say it is well worth it.
be sure the pre-amp has the control functionality to fit your needs - many lack that these days
whatever you do, do NOT waste $$ on expensive interconnects, but it is often wise to run balanced cables and use balanced components
2nd big sound quality issue would be room treatments
if you still have $1k left after that, I'd buy pre-amps either from a dealer who will let you try it in your home, or from mail order with a return privilege.
Emotiva has adherents but there are a lot of reports of quality control problems
Well regarded names include nad, Rotel, and Parasound - the latter may be just a tad over $1k but many would say it is well worth it.
be sure the pre-amp has the control functionality to fit your needs - many lack that these days
whatever you do, do NOT waste $$ on expensive interconnects, but it is often wise to run balanced cables and use balanced components