Best amp/pre for AP Virgos

It really depends on what you want from the speakers.
They really like power in order to show some bass.
I would go either with a big power tube amp or a solid-state
amp with a warm character of at least 250W.

That's a tough one. Unless you're grossly dissatisfied with the monos' sound, I would suggest you try a(n) active pre(s) to gauge the difference -- before you embark on mega$ changes.

Otherwise, I agree with Rhagen: big tube amps would be the norm. I would add, detailed, too.

Good luck!

hiflyer, i don't tink yule be able to find yust a toob amp to work w/yer speakers, let alone an amp & pre, at yer budget, if high-power is what's needed. mebbe used, but still no $$$ left for a preamp... i know *i* can't afford it. that's why i'm sticking w/my electrocompaniet amps! ;~) from what i've hear about the odysseys, i'd stick w/this, too, & spend the money on a fine toobed preamp. my personal preference is for melos; from what others have to say, the joule electra mk-lll & would be on my short-list.

doug s.