Amps for Virgo : TUBE or SOLID?

Symphonic Line is the amp/pre you want. They sound great together. I do not know how easy is to get that brand in US.

For sheer resolution, I am in complete agreement with Arahl. I don't think I've ever heard higher resolution than the pass labs/nordost/virgo combination. I sometimes preferred the 'aliveness' of the arc equipment, and sometimes the clarity of the pass labs. A problem with the pass labs/virgo combination is that it would expose every weakness of a recording. You could actually hear a singer picking up the mike or brushing their hair. Classic combination. My favorite solid state setup. Not everyone's cup of tea though. This amp/speaker combo was a little lightweight compared to pairing the virgos with the mccormack dna1 or the spectral 180.

I have owned Virgos for two years and run them with Pass Aleph 2's (single ended, Class A, 200w into 4 ohms). They are out of production but still available used. I have also heard the Virgos with Classe, Krell, VAC and Audio Research, among others and nothing comes close to the Pass Aleph Series amps with the Virgos. I don't know what Immedia (the importer) uses for amplification, but they used to use a Pass Aleph 5 (65w stereo) with Virgos themselves.

I amplify my Virgo's with the new Cary V-12 Tube Amplifier and the PSE Tube Preamplifier. I got them about two weeks ago and they are presently breaking in. They really sound nice. I have only had the Virgo's for a month. I just moved to a larger place with a smaller listening room. I replaced a pair of ProAc 3.8 with the Virgo pair. The V-12 is a 50 watt single ended triode amplifier that can be configured as a 100 watt push-pull amplifier with the flick of a couple of switches. This is my first tube setup and I can see why people like tubes. They seem to work well with the Virgos. I would suggest that you give them a listen.

Thx for the helps.
Thinking about Musical Fidelity A3CR Pre/Pro, I heard they have tube sound, will that work?

I use a Jadis Defy 7 with my Virgos. A wonderful match.

Does anyone have any comments on the Virgos with the Rowland Concentra, new or old version?

I have used a Classe ca100, Bat VK200 both solid state. Currently I use a BAT VK60 tube amp. Both bat amps are a great match, but the vk-60 a pretty special amp, and a great buy right now...

It also depends on your other equipment and cables. The Virgo's will definintely show you what's upstream...

I do slightly prefer tubes, but I found that this speaker worked quite well with solid state as well. Pass labs is a great solid state match. I think overall it was the best amp I used with the virgo's. It's ultra pure amplification complements the virgo's high level of detail and soundstaging. Go with the 100w aleph 2 monoblocks and nordost cabling. They seemed to have just enough power to drive the virgos.

Kitty,I'm a believer in tubes for everything;(amp & pre) At the local dealer they use tubes(Jadis) for demoing them.This speaker is a great one.....Don't skimp on whatever amp you get. If you "must" go ss, make sure it's a good one. How much $$ are you allocating for such an amp?