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Audio Physic Virgo w/ Cary CAD 300SEI

Anyone running this set-up? The room size for the new system is 17 x 17. Jazz, Bluegrass, and classical make-up most of my music. I'm worried that the 15wpc isn't enough. Just can't get away from that 300b sound. Any other speaker suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks for the help.
cengclimbing
john_l
782 posts
 
I drove the larger audio physic avanti-centures with the 300sei in a 13x16 room. Myself and others were stunned that 15 watts could drive these speakers. I don't listen at extremely loud levels, but this combo was not hurting for power in any way. Excellent match. The virgo's are a great speaker too. I owned those before the avanti's.
cengclimbing OP
6 posts
 
Thanks for the insight. Did you run the avanti-centures with any other amps? I was wondering if an increase in watts would improve speaker performance above the 15 provided by the Cary (Not that the sound isn't great, I'm going off the Stereophile review). I have run Cary 805 monos in the past with great results. If I can get the 300b sound with the transparency of the Virgos in such a simple set-up. It would be heaven.

Again, thanks for the help.

Cheers,
mythtrip
18 posts
 
I listened to a LOT of speakers before settling on the Virgos. (I have the Virgo II's) I have listened to them through a VTL ST-85, and a BAT VK200. The results have been MAGICAL in both cases. I do not think you can go wrong with any high quality amp, given the spaciousness, accuracy and detail of the Virgos. You will learn to love whatever signature the amp has. My point is that you asked for other speaker recommendations. I think you have found your speaker in the Virgos, its the amp you want to evaluate.
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