Amps for Virgo : TUBE or SOLID?

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?

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.

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...

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

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