Starlet Intergrade

About the Starlet Intergrade

The Von Gaylord Audio Starlet Intergrade is a high-quality tube integrated amplifier known for its rugged build and no-nonsense musical performance. It features a dual-mono output stage with two pairs of 6550 power tubes acting as bookends for five military-grade 12AU7 tubes (Philips 5814A) used in the driver and preamp sections. The amplifier employs modest feedback and is hand-wired point-to-point using custom-designed silver wire over pure copper cable, contributing to a smooth, musical character without graininess or brightness. The front panel is minimalist with a power switch, input selector with three inputs, and a volume control. The rear panel includes an IEC inlet, fuse, two pairs of speaker binding posts, and three sets of RCA inputs. It delivers 100 watts of music power into 4 to 8 ohms load impedance, with a signal-to-noise ratio of 92 dB and bandwidth from 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 40 watts. Dimensions are approximately 17" width x 7.75" height x 12" depth, and it weighs about 50 lbs. The Starlet is praised for its smooth sound, balanced delivery, and serious soundstage performance, suitable for audiophiles seeking a refined tube amplifier experience.