I use to use vintage A's exclusively....but never found a ride that I really liked. I switched to the 2002 Paiste rides. Really like them. BUT they don't make a sizzle ride and I hate to have different makes of cymbals in my one setup....so
I went to the drums shop and tried out the vintage A 19" sizzle and the 20" ride that they had. Unlike my old vintage ride, is was flatter and had a nice wash (not belled at the bottom with too much wash). I really liked them. Love the sizzle!!!
However, after popping in a Hi-Risers cd and hearing that armand beautiful baby again, I went home and purchased the newer armand. regardless of future worth, etc..as I think that cymbals that you play shouldn't be judged on that...I think I made a good choice.
HOWEVER...if anyone lives in the Philly area, I know where there are two GREAT vintage A's in a music store for sale that would make someone very happy!!!! Reasonably priced too!!
Thanks for all the great opinions!!
-Chris