Virgo II owners: What amp to buy?


I currently run my Virgos with a Symphonic Line tube pre-amp and I'm looking to partner that piece with a new (or used) amp. I bought the Virgos based on a listening experience I had at a Stereophile show in Los Angeles. If I remember the Virgos were paired with a Rowland integrated. I've been trying to recreate that sound ever since (yes, I know I should have bought a Rowland integrated but unfortunately did not). I love my speakers but they can sound a bit bass shy at times and an amp that "rounds" the sound a bit and maybe adds a little warmth would be a good thing. That said I would hate to give up the soundstage and clarity the Virgo bring. Any thoughts?
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One of the very best sounding systems at any price that I've heard drove original Virgos with a VAC Avatar integrated amp. In triode mode it was especially lovely, and in pentode mode it punched with more authority. The Virgo II is a great match to the KT88 version of the VAC Avatar, and it's a dead-simple, extremely musical setup.

Phil