Amps for Virgo : TUBE or SOLID?

AMPS FOR AUDIO PHYSIC VIRGO: TUBE or SOLID STATE?

kitty02-21-2001 3:14pm

avguygeorge Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,300 posts 02-21-2001 at 04:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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?
john_l Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 782 posts 02-21-2001 at 06:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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.
jfrech Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,816 posts 02-21-2001 at 07:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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...