Compatitble tube preamp w/Krell KMA-160's


I haven't used a piece of tube equipment since I stripped my folks console stereo back in the 1970's, but am looking to get into a premium 2-ch tube preamp-I think. I currently have a pair of Krell KMA-160 monoblocks driving a set of Wilson Maxx's (series II). I have read some threads that indicate certain mis-matches between brands. I will eventually want a phono stage (a whole other set of questions-see analog threads), but need to know a good 2 Channel tube preamp-possibly a hybrid. I have heard, because I have fast class A bias amps, I would want a tube/solid state preamp to "keep up" with my Krells. I know nothing about tube brand names or the sound of different types of tubes. I'm wanting a warm, but very dynamic sound, and again, will eventually want a phono stage. All you tube experts out there-lend me your ears-and opinions.
handymann
I was going to suggest Convergent Audio w/phono which I've heard with various Krells, including the KMA-160's, and they do sound fabulous together. But... the suggestion for a somewhat current VAC might be even better since you could use XLR's which would probably lower your noise floor a bit. Either combination would make beautiful music!
Thanks to all of you who answered. Have any of you had any experience with the YS brand Audio Experience A2 or A2-SE. It has 2-12AT7's & 1-5687WB in each channel. It has both single ended as well as balanced inputs/outputs. It doesn't match the quality of the Krells for sure-just wondered. Also, since it sounds like some of you have the "160's", at what age would you suggest a "CAP" or general Overhaul? I have been very pleased with these amps.
Read the Krell manual regarding the use of tube equipment, In the past I owned a Krell FPB 200 stereo amp and I had to open it up and remove two jumpers before using it with a tube pre.