Martin Logan CLS "Buyer's Guide" Question


I’ve wanted a set of Logan CLS’s since I first heard them back in the 1980’s and would like to start looking for a pair, but could use some help to know for sure that I’d be buying a good set. Would you guys please opine on these concerns?

- What do I look for in a decent set to avoid a ’lemon’?
- What is the difference in characteristics between ’generations’ of CLS (I, Ia, II, IIa, IIz...)
- How can I identify which generation of CLS I’m dealing with, and how important is it?
- Would there be any concern about age of panels, or if the panels are replacements?
- Would you recommend a different model of ML speaker, and if so - which one, and why?

My current equipment is:
McIntosh C28 (presently in use)
Krell KRC-3 (inbound...)
Bryston 4BST
Dahlquist DQ10
Polk PSW650

I hope to replace the DQ10s in favor of the Logan’s, but it’s helpful to know what I’m getting into beforehand, to avoid a costly mistake.

Thanks in advance!

parabolic
i'm with jond on this one - really very nice of you mofimadness to help parabolic with some great & pertinent information.  
these sort of episodes make me believe that in fits & starts Audiogon is still the same as it was when i first joined......
@jond and @bombaywalla...thanks guys for the nice comments.  I really appreciate it!
Hey, guys. Just wanted to report in and say that I stumbled into a pair of mint condition ReQuests at a great price, so I couldn’t resist. They’re the newer design, production date in early 2000, and were in storage for some 5 or 6 years, so the panels are effectively about 10 years old.

If anyone has advice on tips, tricks, tweaks or general wisdom, I’m grateful for the input.
Mofi,

More props directed your way from this corner of the peanut gallery. Great to see this kind of contribution from fellow 'Goners.  It makes this a better place.
Excellent exchange.  Thank you mofimadness for sharing such good info.  I have a lead on a pair from a nearby estate sale...but now it appears they are original CLS panels.  You've helped me intelligently evaluate what I'm looking at.
Thank you!!