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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.
marcweuk

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gregm
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IMO the Harbeth Compact 7 ES3 is an excellent little speaker and an improvement upon the original LS3/5A. It is hardly a desktop item and performs best on stands.

I had the Rogers version of the LS3/5A latter and, while they are still a warm nostalgic memory, the little Harbeths are much better I think. They both share the BBC style tuning, BTW, but the Harbeths are more extended and easier to drive (but not that easy!).

BTW, I like the Virgo also.
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