Are the Audio Physic Virgo II's ageing well?

I know a friend who has a third hand pair of Virgo IIs - very happy with them. Great image. Don't push them too hard - thats all.

Are they too forward? Will a VTL-IT85 be able to drive them well? I'm looking for smooth and musical, will these fit the bill?

An unqualified YES! They still sound great, although I have replaced the terrible binding posts they came with.
Otherwise, no worries - they are ageing beautifully.
Your VTL will be perfect for these, and I agree with Shadorne, just don't head bang with them, and you'll be in love, possibly forever!
Go forth and enjoy!
James

Thanks for the responses,
Slaw.....are you implying that I shouldn't indulge my teenage memories with a little Metallica, or Led Zep from time to time? Will they give me the oomph that my Spark III's lacked?

Oh, by all means listen away, I love that music too, and some others (YES, ZAPPA, DREAM THEATRE) that I listen to loudly. But at high concert volumes (not loud, or Loud, but LOUD!!!) these get a little hard sounding. Otherwise, for me they are the perfect speaker.
Cheers!
james