beethoven string quartets


I've only been listening to these quartets for @ 3 years now and they've become some of my favorite music.. If anyone could make a recommendation of their favorite COMPLETE set of LVB string quartets and why, I'd sure appreciate it. I currently have a mixed bag: Cleveland 1-3, Petersen 4, Quatur Mosaiques 5&6, Emerson (middle), Cleveland (late). I just ordered Takacs to replace the Emerson. I've tried to get into the Emersons and can't get there. I'd like to also have a complete set by one quartet and there's a lot to chose from. I'd prefer to go DDD, but have no problem with ADD if very well recorded. thanx for any and all suggestions!
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I have a complete set by the Tokyo String Quartet. Comes in 3 sets of 3 CD's (Early, Middle, Late). The "early" set (Op 14 and 18) also has the Op 29 Quintet with Pinkas Zukerman.

The early is my favorite, then the middle, then the late.
They play with great precision. Not as emotional as some in the later quartets.

The 3 sets are on RCA Red Seal...