Klipsch R 51PM to Genelec 8030C

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I am in the process of selling my Klipsch as I have decided to upgrade. The foremost contender is the genelec 8030C as a replacement. The hiccup is unlike the Klipsch which has a remote and volume control and multiple inputs, the genelec just has a XLR input. I figure it might require a preamp. Any thoughts or directions.