Yes- the ATCs are just more satisfying in many ways. Unless I am plonking myself into the Virgo listening zone, and even then the Virgos were often not relaxed. I always was paying too much attention to what they did- and that was after 20 years. But they could be totally killer. I listened to both for another week before making the final decision and sending off the APs- I was very attached to them.I take this to mean that though you prefer your ATCs overall, the Virgos were still 'dramatically different' (more impressive?) in terms of their imaging capabilities? Is that correct?
My one concern was low SPL listening, never a Virgo strongpoint and a common SCM40 criticism. However, they are better in every way at low volume than the Virgos, and I also have a new octave to listen to.