I'm almost 42. Grew up with the ESS AMT sound. In fact, until the recent hostile takeover, I used to run ESS' social media for the Ricky Caudillo era.
I currently own my late father's AMT Monitors, a pair of Transar that I rebuilt, and as of today, a pair of nearly mint Transtatic I.
The latter are, by far, the best of the bunch. And I say that as an AMT lover.
I've also owned and rebuilt AMT-3 Rock Monitors, AMT-1A pyramids, a previous pair of Monitors, and too many PS series speakers, including the PS Model 4, which is among my favorites.
Commenting here because I'm interested in acquiring more RTR electrostatic panels, as it seems a few of you are selling.
Btw, I'm powering my Transtatics with a 43wpc Linear Tube Audio tube amp. I don't suffer for power or transient attacks or deep, authoritative bass. Heading into 2023, these are my new reference speakers.
I can be reached at jasond@soundstage.com.
You can read more of my audio writing at SoundStage!, starting here: https://www.soundstageglobal.com/index.php/blogging-on-audio/270-jason-davis/973-new-noise-1-embracing-the-unexpected