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miatadan 01-09-2019 10:42 PM
history repeats itself
 
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When I first got my first decent stereo, it was in 1987 when I discovered electrostatic speaker and purchased a pair of Acoustat Spectra 22 speakers.

Well today a customer traded in a pair of Acoustat Spectra 22, had original boxes, packing. Grill socks look as new, wood bases still like new without a mark, even the interfaces in perfect shape.:D

Forgot how a full range electrostatic panel sounds like, bass down to 20 hz according brochure.

Impressed as MC312 running cool even with high volume levels:banana::music:

Who would thought in 2019 being using same speakers as I had in 1987

Dan

ps7256 01-10-2019 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by miatadan (Post 948609)
When I first got my first decent stereo, it was in 1987 when I discovered electrostatic speaker and purchased a pair of Acoustat Spectra 22 speakers.



Well today a customer traded in a pair of Acoustat Spectra 22, had original boxes, packing. Grill socks look as new, wood bases still like new without a mark, even the interfaces in perfect shape.:D



Forgot how a full range electrostatic panel sounds like, bass down to 20 hz according brochure.



Impressed as MC312 running cool even with high volume levels:banana::music:



Who would thought in 2019 being using same speakers as I had in 1987



Dan


That is awesome Dan! I cannot decide yet on 20.7 or 800D3’s. My buddy Alan keeps saying go for the Magnepans.

Still-One 01-10-2019 06:21 PM
1987?? Are you sure those aren't from 2001 (A Space Odyssey). :D. Just teasing

ps7256 01-10-2019 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Still-One (Post 948698)
1987?? Are you sure those aren't from 2001 (A Space Odyssey). :D. Just teasing


Yes, I remember, Black Monoliths

oddeophile 01-10-2019 08:01 PM
Like my old Acoustat model III speakers I bought right out of college decades ago. Everybody that came to my house on those old days were astonished by them because of the 2001 connection. It was fun if not just for that.

Yamaki 01-11-2019 10:15 PM
Dan,

Hopefully the new/old speakers won't inspire you to start throwing bone clubs towards the sky.

:D

SCAudiophile 01-12-2019 09:11 AM
Beautiful...those were and are great speakers!

keef 01-12-2019 09:14 AM
Nice, if the roof aint leaking!!

prepress 01-12-2019 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Still-One (Post 948698)
1987?? Are you sure those aren't from 2001 (A Space Odyssey). :D. Just teasing
I thought it was the Mirage M series. :D I noticed the resemblance the first time I actually watched 2001 (on laserdisc!) and saw how closely my M-3si speakers resembled the monoliths. But these Acoustats bear a strong resemblance as well. Not familiar with them, I but think they'd be perfect in a home theater, too; the "monolithic" look is quite appropriate.

prepress 01-12-2019 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by miatadan (Post 948609)
When I first got my first decent stereo, it was in 1987 when I discovered electrostatic speaker and purchased a pair of Acoustat Spectra 22 speakers.

Well today a customer traded in a pair of Acoustat Spectra 22, had original boxes, packing. Grill socks look as new, wood bases still like new without a mark, even the interfaces in perfect shape.:D

Forgot how a full range electrostatic panel sounds like, bass down to 20 hz according brochure.

Impressed as MC312 running cool even with high volume levels:banana::music:

Who would thought in 2019 being using same speakers as I had in 1987

Dan

You have yourself a good pair of speakers, and apparently the previous owner took care of them. Here's hoping you don't have to replace them anytime soon!

miatadan 01-12-2019 11:34 PM
Yes, they are good speakers. As in all speaker designs, electrostatic speakers have also improved a lot since 1987. Dynamics of the newer Magnepan's and Martin Logan speakers are better.

From what I read the newer Quad ESL-2812 and ESL-2912 have improved a lot compared to Quad ESL-63.

Until I can afford newer electrostatics, these Acoustats do work well. Only dis-advantage is they are a difficult load being 83db at 1 watt, 1 meter.

Yes, some of the guys at work also mentioned they are from 2001 ( A Space Odyssey ) due to being all black.

Dan

Formerly YB-2 01-13-2019 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by miatadan (Post 949004)
As in all speaker designs, electrostatic speakers have also improved a lot since 1987. Dynamics of the newer Magnepan's and Martin Logan speakers are better.
From what I read the newer Quad ESL-2812 and ESL-2912 have improved a lot compared to Quad ESL-63.
Dan
While they all share a similar physical layout (wide, tall & flat), only Martin Logan & Quad are 'stats, while Magnepan's are not. They all 'generally' share a common, somewhat difficult to drive load for an amp.

miatadan 01-13-2019 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Formerly YB-2 (Post 949035)
While they all share a similar physical layout (wide, tall & flat), only Martin Logan & Quad are 'stats, while Magnepan's are not. They all 'generally' share a common, somewhat difficult to drive load for an amp.
I realize the Magnepan is not a stat, but they still well known as a good panel speaker.

Never had chance to near the Sanders Sound model 10 or Sound Lab electrostatic speakers.

Dan


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