Your choice for SET amp?

The Duo's can be had for $9-10K used, generally. The Uno's for maybe $7500-8000, rough numbers obviously. Shall we wish you good luck in your hunt, or did you end up with the DB-99? And what amp did you end up pairing with those VS's?
Regards,
Howard

I've heard both--as well as the Uno's & Duo's--and I'd go for the Duo's as well, on one condition: that the room is lenient enough to allow you to move them around until they sound right. I've heard the AG's sound both excellent and off-putting in the same room, and each time was simply a matter of set-up.

The AG's deliver with the bite present in live music. If you prefer a more blended, smoother sound, I would lean more towards a box speaker a la DB-99 or the like. The AG's do have a tinge of what's been referred to as 'plastic smear', but I would call it more the absence of a wooden cabinet body. Sorry for being long-winded, but it's an important decision. If you really want to be moved by the dynamism of the music, I'd go for the AG's.
Hope that helps,
Howard

Close enough, Tickfight?
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1119072120

No question, Delancey, you have excellent ancillary gear to compliment the Duo's. I heard the AG's with the Audiopax amps, and I happen to prefer the 6C33C tube of your Lamm's more than I do the KT88, particularly for the types of music that are accentuated by the virtues of the AG's. I've no experience with the Lamm/AG combination, but I would venture a guess that such a set up, along with your EMM Labs front end, could start a small pilgrimage from these boards to your home. Please post your impressions, whichever direction you end up going.
Regards,
Howard

Good luck, indeed, Tickfight. If I remember correctly, you were talking about the DB-99's and then asked about an appropriate SET amp under $2K, yes? Pairing the components for sonics, as well as balancing their respective capabilities, will be crucial in assembling a synergistic system in my opinion. That doesn't necessarily mean spending a ton of money, but rather spending it consistently in the direction that will ultimately please you. Audition whatever you can. Consult with friends whose audio goals are similar to yours. In the end, you will have a very satisfying system. Can't wait to see what you get!
Enjoy,
Howard

Fantastic. I have a friend who has both the Duo's and the 99's. He wouldn't be without either, and he loves trading equipment frequently. Enjoy!

Well Tickfight, if I didn't have horns, the VS-99 or 100 would be the first place I'd look.

I'll be going to my friend's place next week for a listening test of various CD players, as he intends to choose only one among them. I look forward to the opportunity, as we will be listening on his 99's.

Howard

You know, I'm not sure. I'd have to let you know afterwards. Or you can write directly to farmersre (Rick) and ask him. He'll be excited to hear about your speaker choice.