Pre output voltage on a Pioneer receiver is too weak for you to realize the full potential of your amps.
As for the difference between the Onkyo Pro/Integra, they are the same internally. Differences lie in the housing/display/warranty.
acc4less has the factory refurb 5508 for $1,699.
Then I guess this will be my excuse for buying some clear spar panels soon :)
I can tell you, that my Aeon's have little clear spots on the mylar, at the locations shown above and they still sing beautifully. My right Aeon actually has some of the darker spots on it. It is probably something...
In reference to the picture below, linked from this post...
http://www.martinloganowners.com/forum/showthread.php?10750-clean-diaphram-on-Martin-Logan-Aeon&p=120728&viewfull=1#post120728
I just took a detailed look at my 8 year old Aeon's, my panels don't have as dark of spots, but I have...
I've owned my Aeon's since 2003 and love'em. To me, the previous generation Aeon's, that were built in Kansas, are much more desirable than the current Electromotions. That is if the Aeon's were well maintained and in near perfect working order.
It appears you live in a hot/humid environment...
This sure does appear to be great news.
I'd like to know if anyone has tried to buy a panel for their legacy Martin Logan speakers? I've read around the net that ML is not offering replacement panels for the Logos anymore.
I have a pair of Aeon's and Ascent's, that I would like to upgrade...