Hello, I'm new to the site and am looking at a pair of original CLS. The owner is stating the the diaphragms were replaced about 7 years ago and that Acoustat power supplies replaced the factory ones. He stated the Acoustat power supplies are considered to be more robust. I will be auditioning them next week but am curious what the brain trust here thinks they're worth. Also, is the Acoustat power supply replacement considered a good replacement?
CLS Refurbs and Value?
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Lightloopy
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I just replaced panels on a CLSII and they sound quite nice. I would make sure you see proof of the panel replacement since they are $2995.00. I paid $900.00 for mine with original panels but it included the Arcici stands which are nice and necessary. Not familiar w/ Acoustat power supplies. Let us know how it goes and good luck!
Im pretty sure all the panels have a serial number, but not sure about replacements. I just got Prodigy panels but forgot to look them over before I installed them. Not sure if they have a #. I would look for that. The speakers will have a serial number as well. It is a code, and there is a thread on here somewhere that shows you how to interpret it.
rhd1953
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Look for the serial numbers on the electronics and top corners of the panels. Do you have CLS 1, II, or IIz?
Mar 13, 2020 I have an email from martinlogan service saying the "new CLSII panels are $3398.00 plus shipping". I paid $3600 (including tax) for my new CLS II in 1989.
Where are you located?
FYI, I'm giving away my CLS II (to a friend with CLS IIz) and my CLS I to whom ever wants them (no shipping though); both pairs need replacement panels.
The CLS I have a channel on the bottom of the wood frame for the cable connecting the panel to the electronics (ergo the foam under the speaker).
I've switched to Magnepan 0.7($1,450) in my living/home theater and LRS ($650) upstairs. There are no new full range electrostatic Martin Logan speakers in my price range, so I switched. Far better sound and it didn't cost much to find out.
Mar 13, 2020 I have an email from martinlogan service saying the "new CLSII panels are $3398.00 plus shipping". I paid $3600 (including tax) for my new CLS II in 1989.
Where are you located?
FYI, I'm giving away my CLS II (to a friend with CLS IIz) and my CLS I to whom ever wants them (no shipping though); both pairs need replacement panels.
The CLS I have a channel on the bottom of the wood frame for the cable connecting the panel to the electronics (ergo the foam under the speaker).
I've switched to Magnepan 0.7($1,450) in my living/home theater and LRS ($650) upstairs. There are no new full range electrostatic Martin Logan speakers in my price range, so I switched. Far better sound and it didn't cost much to find out.
