Tube amps under 1,800 for gallo 3.1's

I have had tubes with my Gallos. Highly modified Jolida 502b kt88 60 watts with a wide variety of tubes and cords, everything tweaked. 60 watts was plenty of power but the synergy just wasn't there. I am big fan of tube amps but with a few exceptions I think you are going to find the majority of folks using Gallos are using SS or class D amps and a tube preamp.

I am now using a Wyred 4 sound ST1000 and a Cary slp98 tubed preamp with just wonderful results. By far the best combination I have had with them. I definately wouldn't look to tubes for rock music with these speakers.
Just my 2 cents

I was using a bel canto s300. I liked the setup, but it was a bit to dry and thin.
I'm looking for a bigger and deeper sound stage.

I also want airy vocals and a midrange that is more rich.

I'm open for suggestions .

What are you using for a preamp?

Oh sorry it was a s300i. So I will need to pick up a preamp also.

You can bypass the pre-amp section of the bel canto and drive it with a tube pre-amp; I did and I think is added some of the elements you're seeking. Many options to consider, but I use a Rogue 99 (NOS tubes) which probably falls on the lusher side of things.

The bc with 99 were not quite as good as the 99 and Rogue 90 amp but it was really very close.