Your choice for SET amp?


If you could choose Von Schweikert DB99 with the ribbon tweeter upgrade or Avantgarde Duo 3.1 for the same price to mate with a pair of Lamm ML2 which one would you take.

I am looking for the right speakers in my system which is EMM Labs front end and Lamm ML2. Any advice or first hand experience would be great....Thanks
delancey

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Hey, thanks Boa2!! Now I see why Delancey is asking the question. Hummmm half price...used is nice! I shall go do some research.
Just want to support the DB-99 here by saying that the Avantgarde Duo is twice the cost of the DB-99. So we aren't realy comparing apples to apples here. What I would most like to know is where do I find the Avantgarde Duo 3.1 for about 9K?????? Please???
Boa2

Wish me luck--yes please. No amp yet either, thanks for asking. The search continues... I am buying a system from scratch (my 1st) and am trying to avoid the buying then selling for something better money trap game.
Hey Boa

Just dropping a line to let you know I went with the 99's. Found a demo model for a GREAT price. Really nice dealer. I am pumped. Never heard the Duo's perhapse that's best. Room size may have not been condusive for them anyway.
Which cd players will you be listening too? I would like to hear your impressions. I am pairing the 99's up with consonance 211 SET mono blocks. Will be A/B comparing the Droplet and a modded 2.2 in about two weeks when the speakers and amps are delivered. The speakers are demo's so already broken in and I still need to decide on a source.
Sweet Delancey!

I've got them too-- have been very happy with them also.

Good listening, I expect this year may be a good year for the 99's as they certainly are the gem in the VSA line up.

Best