Replacing Audio Physic Virgo2


Hello Audiophiles,

I currently own a pair of Audio Physic Virgo2 speakers but rarely use them. I run my system with Conrad Johnson pieces; an MV55 amp and a Premiere 17LS. I wish to down size my system and am considering the two way Harbeth Compact 7 ES3. The range of my music is vocal, jazz and chamber. Since my listening time has declined a nice clean mid-range, no bass not a problem when I do listen. I prefer the BBC sound having once owned a pair of Roger's LS35As. I might downsize my tube components as well, and need to consider speakers that are forgiving. I DO NOT want a desk top surround sound speaker as I have read that the smaller Harbeth speakers are considered by some.
Please advise.
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Showing 1 response by celtic66

Love your current speakers, probably for all of the same reasons you purchased them. Detail and involving.

I currently run Penaudio Cenya monitors which replaced Merlin MME monitors. I've also owned LS3/5A monitors and several other British monitors to include Epos ES11 and Celestion......ahhhhh, the midrange. They are difficult to find for audition. Purchased my through Seattle Hifi.

I listen to jazz, acoustic blues, Celtic, soundtracks and classical some. I own several K2 HD, MoFi, XRCD and MA recordings. This is a speaker which will change readily with components but is not difficult to drive as my Sugden A21SE 30wpc Class A integrated drove them silly.

It is completely open and as non-box sounding as anything I've heard. Relaxed midrange and highs with respectable bass. Currently running with Sugden A21SE transport, EVS Millenium DAC, Manley Jumbo Shrimp and Mahi Mahi monoblocks. Hope this gives you a legitimate consideration.