The version I is supposed to be more desirable, and there was a pair here that I was looking at a couple of months ago, but there was a dent in one of the drivers, so I decided against it. They are supposed to do some great staging tricks, and be a really good speaker overall.
Audio Physic Virgo I (or Virgo II): still considered a very good or great speaker?
Audiogon offers a large variety of USED speaker of varying ages and design. I am curious if speakers like the above are still considered viable in terms of audiophile sound quality. I ask because any purchase of so-called "vintage" speakers pose a risk in terms of performance and sound quality, especially against newer technology speakers
I have heard the Virgo I about 15 years ago and liked it very much, and every time a pair come up on AG or e-bay, I am tempted to buy them, even a VG pair especially considering the large body of positive reviews and testimonials. However, I always nixed the urge to buy them new because I thought the original retail price was overinflated which subsequently pushed the RESALE price up. I have seen decent pairs for pairs for sale for $1500-1800; however, my intuition tells me that they are worth no more than $1100 even in near mint condition.
I guess I am basically asking....is it really worth it to buy used speakers approx.15 years old, no matter how much they have been praised .,or pursue newer speakers and speaker technology
Thanks, S.J