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Justin wrote:


I actually have two pairs of ESL63, one pair I bought new in late 89
and a late model pair I bought second-hand in 2000 as an alternative to
having the original ones repaired (they were suffering un-glued stators).

I only have one pair of ESL63. Bought these in 1984. Never had any repair
or service. So far as I can tell by listening and masurements they are
still fine. So I don't know if your different experience is due to a change
in the way they were made, or by how you/I use them, or simply 'luck'.

I also have a pair of 989s, bought about 5 years ago. Up to now these have
been fine. But I'd agree that is a much shorter timescale than the above
one of 25 years.


Theres been a steady trickle of new 2905/2805 on eBay at around half
list price, which is a bit worrying in itself.

Not necessarily. Some people may find that when they try ESLs they don't
like them for some reason. Perhaps because they sound different to the
cone-and-box sound the expect as associate with 'hifi'. Or they can't be
played as loud for something like bass-heavy rock music. Or that they
simply don't work well in the chosen room.

Slainte,

Jim

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