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Audio physic virgos - Has anyone tried tubes??

I auditioned a lot of speakers in the past year, these were my hands down favorite. Magical prescence, they put the music in your lap, they grab your emotions. I think a SET triode amp would make an already magical speaker even more so. Has anyone tried tubes? I know they are a bit of a load to drive......
mythtrip
hiflyer
99 posts
 
Hi Mythtrip,

Try a search on "Virgos" and you will find several discussions on amplification for the AP Virgo's. I am currently using Odyssey Stratos monoblocks (Symphonic Line) with my Virgo's and really enjoy the music. They see to be a great match for theem, although they are SS.

Good Luck!
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jfrech
1,816 posts
 
I had Virgo's for 3 years with a BAT VK60. Awesome set up. Never wanted for more power. Pick the amp you like and go with tubes...
joekras
60 posts
 
I have a CJ premiere 11a, 70 watts. As far as power is concerned, the amp runs out before the speakers, but there is enough volume for me.
I am struggling with position and imaging. The further I move the speakers into the room, and the more distance between the speakers, the bigger/deeper the stage. I would like to get the vocals more up front however. There is no image into the room or beyond the outer sides of the speakers. Have not tried a SS amp with the virgos and am curious if this will move the stage forward.
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