Amps for Virgo : TUBE or SOLID?

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.

For sheer resolution, I am in complete agreement with Arahl. I don't think I've ever heard higher resolution than the pass labs/nordost/virgo combination. I sometimes preferred the 'aliveness' of the arc equipment, and sometimes the clarity of the pass labs. A problem with the pass labs/virgo combination is that it would expose every weakness of a recording. You could actually hear a singer picking up the mike or brushing their hair. Classic combination. My favorite solid state setup. Not everyone's cup of tea though. This amp/speaker combo was a little lightweight compared to pairing the virgos with the mccormack dna1 or the spectral 180.