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Hales Transcendence 8

I am considering purchasing a used pair of these speakers. With Hales out of business, there's obviously some risk involved. Does anyone know the status of any stock of spare drivers? If something goes wrong, can any of the drivers be replaced? I have the impression that the tweeter and mid are off-the-shelf and available, but that the woofers aren't.

Also, any overall comments on sound, drive-ability, appearance or anything else relevant? I've heard nothing but raves but heard the speakeres only briefly years ago.

Many thanks
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fmpnd
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I have bought mids and tweeters from Madisound. I have also purchased the woofers from a company (whose name I will come up with) but the woofer is made by Alumapro (who makes car subwoofers). They are stocked but were specially made for Paul Hales.
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fmpnd
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First, the company for the woofers IS at www.alumapro.com and speak to a gentleman named Phil Pantek. Next, the T-8s DO need power to make them sing. Although listed at 88db and 6 ohm nominal load, I'd give them at least a good 100 watts of HIGH quality solid state power or a GOOD quality tube amp (gee, if I can spend your money, you could go with the Tenor Audio 75 watt OTLs with 6 db of headroom -- at a palrty $18,900!)if you want to do them justice.
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