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The Cary is a respectable amp and should be up to the task of driving your Quest. Age is definitely a factor to consider re your panels and your tubes. Worn out tubes can sound wooly and lifeless. If your tubes are 10 yrs old then it might be time to retube. Sounds like a great...

Which Cary model are you using? It may be adequate but not up to the task of really showing what your Quest are capable of. Also, how old are your Quest panels? If >20 yrs, they may be on their way out too.

Sounds like you have your own answer right there. You were clearly satisfied with your capable tube amp for 10 yrs without the need to hunt for a replacement. Certain tube amps are definitely not meant to be paired with stats but others are more than capable and handle a stat just fine...

The Sanders is a highly respected amp and would hang on to that and explore high quality tube magic on your 15's. I love high power tube amps with my 11A's and use early series VTL MB 250 and now MB 450's. Other members have used CJ Classic 120's which are able to handle the stats. In my...

Welcome and agree with all the previous comments. I had SL3's and a JL Fathom 113 helped a whole lot. Integration is the challenge and ML subs may be easier in that regard. It will definitely take your rock to a new level but also help your overall picture in more nuanced ways.

Welcome!

I purchased my 11A's from Overture a few years ago. Took a long time to break in. If you are nearby you are welcome to take a listen. I use VTL MB 450's. I am not far from Overture. Will PM you.

I had SL3's for 20 yrs in my 16 x 26 foot room. Got 11's about 3 yrs ago and only because ML was having a 20% off sale - it was hard to justify new 13's ( especially after paying $3000 for the store demo SL3 in 1998). I am very happy with them. I am also in the camp that these need high...

Glad to hear you are enjoying them! Must sound great with the Dynamo's. Beautiful and unique speaker.

Your Corvette looks amazing. Nothing beats driving a true sports car and honing your track skills. I wouldn't rule out air cooled 911's as you have the skills to put together a fine street/track car out of a late 70's, 80's, or even the 964. Unfortunately I sold a 1973 911 T Targa awhile...

My question is do panels deteriorate with time regardless of whether they are used or not?

I agree also. Had SL3's for 20 yrs w/ 1 panel replacement ($600!). I listen to them at my friend's place and still always impressed ( especially driven w/ VTL MB 250's). The 11A follows in the same vein - a relative bargain since it includes the subs- and the reassurance that ML will...

Picked this up at Goodwill today. In great condition. Wonderful recording and such a beautiful voice.

Interesting, I listen to the VTL MB450's in triode most of the time with that lucious, organic midrange but when nobody's home watch out. Flip to tetrode, put on Charlie or Chilliwack and let them rock.

I used VTL MB 250's Signature Triodes w/ SL3's for many years till the amps started having fits. I ended up with 11 A's and a Mcintosh MC1502 which has been great. I still missed the special sauce of the VTL's and got an early series VTL MB 450 and they are just amazing. My buddy...