audio physic virgo and valves

I used to own Virgo II and powered them with a pair of KR Audio monoblocks which were approximately 26 wpc (I think they were specd at 22wpc, but my audio technician guy measured them at about 26wpc). I never had any issues and found that the power seemed ample, and I've since owned other speakers that definitely needed more power.

The Virgos are magical and frankly have outperformend many other speakers I've owned. One of the speakers I now own is the Audio Physic Avanti III which are similar to the Virgo but with more presence and weight. I stronly recommend placing the Virgos on Sistrum 004 Stands. I can't emphasise this enough - they completely transform the speakers, and I have no relationship with the company or any other audio company.

Thanks for your comments and suggestion.

Probably the best, most musically realistic sound I heard in the entire decade of the 90s was a system with Virgo speakers powered by a simple VAC Avatar integrated amp -- 30/30w of EL34 push-pull tube beauty. Of course the power sufficiency depends upon your room size, acoustic space, surfaces, furnishings, habits, etc. but it was fine for me in a room approx 14' x 22' x 8.5'. Your amp should have 4 ohm taps.

This combination wiped out most far more expensive and elaborate systems in terms of simple sheer musical truth and it would still be quite remarkable today.

Phil

Phil, thanks for your information. My room is approx the same size as yours. I am planning to get an Octave V80 integrated and will check to see if they have 4 ohm taps.

Steve

The thing to remember is the Virgo is designed for very wide spacing, and to sit well into the room, away from boundaries. Many people who loved the speaker just couldn't make practical use of it for this reason. But if you can accommodate the setup, especially along the broad dimension, it can be deeply convincing and simple too.

Phil