# Suggested tube amplifier to pair with Stellar Gold pre-amp **URL:** \ **Category:** Audio Components\ **Created:** [March 17, 2026, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/suggested-tube-amplifier-to-pair-with-stellar-gold-pre-amp/43857 "2026-03-17T03:38:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BeerMayor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/dec6dc/32.png) [@BeerMayor](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/BeerMayor)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/suggested-tube-amplifier-to-pair-with-stellar-gold-pre-amp/43857/1 "2026-03-17T03:38:46Z")
Hello - look for suggestions on a tube amplifier to pair with my Stellar Gold pre-amplifier. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![dawkinsj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@dawkinsj](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dawkinsj)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 4:45am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/suggested-tube-amplifier-to-pair-with-stellar-gold-pre-amp/43857/2 "2026-03-17T04:45:06Z")
Price range and power need to drive what speakers. ---
**Author:** ![JKWAustin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/cdc98d/32.png) [@JKWAustin](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/JKWAustin)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/suggested-tube-amplifier-to-pair-with-stellar-gold-pre-amp/43857/3 "2026-03-17T10:03:41Z")
I have been very satisfied with Stellar gold pre feeding M700 driving FR20’s. I know they are not tube but my 1/5dime (no more Pennie’s) is that synergy should be factor number 1, especially with having some gear from PS Audio. After all, how many times does Paul indicate that sound testing drives their engineering directions. I’m pretty sure they don’t test a new amp design by hooking it up to a McIntosh pre amp. ---
**Author:** ![adifferentpaul](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/adifferentpaul/32/282181_2.png) [@adifferentpaul](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/adifferentpaul)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/suggested-tube-amplifier-to-pair-with-stellar-gold-pre-amp/43857/4 "2026-03-17T16:28:40Z")
As @dawkinsj mentions, a little more context would help us help you. If you have 95db sensitive speakers we could recommend a low wattage tube amp. If you have Magnepan LRS+ speakers, for instance (a speaker that is not easy to drive), you would need a lot more power. ---
**Author:** ![BeerMayor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/dec6dc/32.png) [@BeerMayor](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/BeerMayor)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2026, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/suggested-tube-amplifier-to-pair-with-stellar-gold-pre-amp/43857/5 "2026-03-18T02:00:46Z")
Thanks everyone…Speakers are Van L Speakerworks Quartets. Efficiency 90db, 8 ohms, freq. response 45-30 kHz +/- 3db All suggestions are welcome. Looking to pair my Stellar Gold pre-amplifier with a tube power amplifier. Price range on tube amp is $2500 - $5000. ---
**Author:** ![dawkinsj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@dawkinsj](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dawkinsj)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/suggested-tube-amplifier-to-pair-with-stellar-gold-pre-amp/43857/6 "2026-03-18T02:16:18Z")
> [@BeerMayor](#): > > Van L Speakerworks Quartets In your price range for new I would look at the Erhard Audio Elvis. 60wpc with KT-88’s and your choice of SE or XLR inputs as well as your choice of wood and top plate finish. I have a friend that bought one recently and loves it. I intend to buy one later in the year but for now I am already waiting for a custom order preamp to be built. > **[Elvis](https://www.erhard-audio.com/Elvis.html)** ---
**Author:** ![adifferentpaul](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/adifferentpaul/32/282181_2.png) [@adifferentpaul](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/adifferentpaul)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/suggested-tube-amplifier-to-pair-with-stellar-gold-pre-amp/43857/7 "2026-03-18T18:49:54Z")
There is a used PrimaLuna EVO 400 tube amp available at the music room. ---
**Author:** ![lonson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/lonson/32/249792_2.png) [@lonson](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/lonson)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/suggested-tube-amplifier-to-pair-with-stellar-gold-pre-amp/43857/8 "2026-03-18T19:38:48Z")
If you act fast you can score this amp which would be excellent for your purposes: [https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650305345-decware-zen-mystery-amp-plus-extras/](https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650305345-decware-zen-mystery-amp-plus-extras/) I have been using Decware amps since 1997 and I think they are excellent. ---
**Author:** ![dchang05](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/dchang05/32/294697_2.png) [@dchang05](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dchang05)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2026, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/suggested-tube-amplifier-to-pair-with-stellar-gold-pre-amp/43857/9 "2026-03-19T01:16:53Z")
In terms of tube amp, BAT VK75se was still one of my favorites. A used one will probably fall into your price range. I used to own VK150 monoblocks, I still miss its additive midrange and huge soundstage, but I could not take the heat anymore. ---
**Author:** ![BeerMayor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/dec6dc/32.png) [@BeerMayor](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/BeerMayor)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2026, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/suggested-tube-amplifier-to-pair-with-stellar-gold-pre-amp/43857/10 "2026-03-29T19:21:34Z")
hello - any thoughts on the M1200 working with my Van L Speakerworks Quartets. Efficiency 90db, 8 ohms, freq. response 45-30 kHz +/- 3db > **[Van L. Speakerworks Quartet loudspeakers](https://www.stereotimes.com/post/van-l-speakerworks-quartet-loudspeakers/)** > > Van L. Speakerworks Quartet loudspeakers High End performance from Chicago's North side April 2009 Why Van L. Speakerworks? I ran into one of my old audiophile “runnin’ buddies,” Roger Swiatek, at last year’s CES, and we talked about some of our... My thought is that I may find some of the warmer tube sounds in the M1200. Just not sure if the power of these amps would be to much for my speakers, Thanks ---
**Author:** ![dawkinsj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@dawkinsj](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dawkinsj)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2026, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/suggested-tube-amplifier-to-pair-with-stellar-gold-pre-amp/43857/11 "2026-03-30T02:15:36Z")
If I was looking to try a Class D amp with the ability to try it out with a return policy it would be the Orchard Audio Starkrimson 25 monos. Less than half the price, newer technology, smaller form factor and the ability to purchase it with or without the optional op amp buffer upgrade. > **[Starkrimson Mono Premium](https://orchardaudio.com/shop/starkrimson-25-mono-premium/?utm_source=Orchard+Audio+LLC&utm_campaign=1116bcb201-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_16_06_35_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b65ae2fc3d-549967919&mc_cid=1116bcb201&mc_eid=2100592327)** > > Experience unparalleled audio quality with our GaN Monoblock Audio Power Amplifier. Elevate your audio experience with precision engineering, sleek design, and the power to transform your listening space. I’ve owned a pair since June of last year. I’ve run them with both SS and tube preamps.