Your favorite Electrostatic, Panel spkr


 I’m putting together an analog system. First on the list was a turntable, I’ve settled on the Denon DP 59L. 
  Now let’s hear from the owners of some panel electrostatic type speakers, not ones you dreamed of owning, ones that you’ve owned and the reason why they were your favorite. 
kgveteran
Further to my earlier post, one of the things that made my Martin Logans outstanding was reducing the rake. The tilt works fine when standing, but when sitting the bass was heavy and muddled the sound. 
I've always been amazed with my Acoustat X speakers. Bought them new over 40 years ago. The direct drive servo amps takes the worry out of driving electrostatics. Only negative about these is the narrow sweet spot, but when set up right they are magic. Sadly new home does not have a proper listening room so they will soon be for sale as I will need something smaller. 
That is sad vtaoustatx. My first ESLs were oak Acoustat Xs with black grill cloth. They certainly opened up a whole new world for me. They were also beautifully made except for that stupid fiber board rear panel which I threw away. 
You really don't need a very big room for them. I used them in an efficiency apartment! Maybe you could convert one of the bedrooms:)
Let me know when you want to sell them!!

Mike

I have owned Magnepan 3.6 and now I have Innersound Eros mk 3 with Sanders Sound System’s modifications.  I always liked the transparency of planars.  Maggie’s were wonderful.  I discovered Roger Sander’s 10e speakers at the Denver Rocky Mountain Audio Festival.  The transmission line woofer kept up with the electrostatic panel.  Organ music shook the walls.  Very transparent.  Great imaging.  In the sweet spot, music comes alive.  So so very good.  Typically base is lacking in electrostatic speakers.  Not for 10e.  I was a grad student back then.  I could not afford Roger’s newest speakers, but I bought the next best thing.  Mine has the same panels as Sanders.  The woofer is a little less than the latest Sanders.

Its been a while now but I remmeber an hifi pal of mine had a set of 4 panel Magneplanars set up in his listening room, man that sound was just freaking delicious and one of the best I can remmeber.