Hammerhead
Well-known member
Howdy, folks. New member, registered to ask a couple questions.
I have a deal pending on a set of CLS's, which the present owner claims were upgraded to the 'MK2' (I presume he means the electronics are CLSII either A or Z) but he was unsure of which, and also states that the panels are 715 series indicating replacements. The serial numbers I was given are CS1HI715 (stator panel) and electronics 2503/2502. The stators do seem to be the newer generation, with the spars closer on the top than toward the bottom, but that's about the only thing I know so far.
I'm hoping that someone here can let me know if anything seems "fuhgazy" about what I'm being told. It's a lot of money to make a mistake.
So...
- What do I look for in a decent set to avoid a ’lemon’?
- What is the difference in characteristics between ’generations’ of CLS (I 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 so much in advance!
I have a deal pending on a set of CLS's, which the present owner claims were upgraded to the 'MK2' (I presume he means the electronics are CLSII either A or Z) but he was unsure of which, and also states that the panels are 715 series indicating replacements. The serial numbers I was given are CS1HI715 (stator panel) and electronics 2503/2502. The stators do seem to be the newer generation, with the spars closer on the top than toward the bottom, but that's about the only thing I know so far.
I'm hoping that someone here can let me know if anything seems "fuhgazy" about what I'm being told. It's a lot of money to make a mistake.
So...
- What do I look for in a decent set to avoid a ’lemon’?
- What is the difference in characteristics between ’generations’ of CLS (I 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 so much in advance!