Has it really been on the market for eight years? Has it been updated in that time? Not including the bigger X brother. No doubt it does very well for ML sales wise. Never liked the Aerius comparison though.
ML seems to be paring back non essential products. Did not know they had a wireless amplifier, and now its at clearance prices. Maybe this is ML right sizing its product line and getting rid of dead weight.
http://hometheaterhifi.com/press-releases/introducing-classic-esl-9-martinlogan-adds-fully-passive-floorstanding-electrostatic-loudspeaker-new-masterpiece-series/
Theos and Ethos replacement.
Low inventory on sites like Crutchfiled.com. Though I still think the new bigger ESL XL is the Theos replacement in part, I think the Ethos and Theos will be replaced by one speaker.
http://soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events/high-end-2016-munich-germany/197-high-end-2016-photos/624-high-end-2016-product-coverage-gallery-2
Pic on the last page.
Surprised they would not want to stretch it out over a couple of years. I see the Montis and Summit replaced by a single product, and the Theos and Ethos replaced by a new product, maybe the larger ESL Motion is the replacement.
Will the Masterpiece series replace the Reserve line?
http://www.peachtreeaudio.com/nova220se-recertified.html
Top of the line integrated on sale at Peachree..........refurbished, but an awesome deal And will drive MLs will ease.
The new larger Electromotion probably replaces the Theos. Ethos will be replaced, Sumit and Montis will probably be replaced by one speaker. And CLX is not longed for this world.