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Martin Logan CLS vs. ReQuest

Looking for opinions to help inform a decision.

I presently own an excellent condition set of ReQuests (2nd gen, with the newer binding posts) but came across a pair of CLS with what look to be the II-series panels - the ones with the spars spaced, as opposed to being all connected - which I understand to be the newer style.

Hoping to get some feedback from you guys on whether you thought it might be worth 'flipping' out of the ReQuests in favor of the CLS, or if I'd do better to stick with what I have.

Thanks in advance!

parabolic

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parabolic OP
106 posts
 
Yes, I'm aware of the need for sub(s).

The question is, all things being equal, if I'd be better served by the CLS or the ReQuests.

BTW, it turns out that the CLS are the 1's, not the 2's as I previously thought.

Present equipment:
Krell KRC-3
Bryston 4B-ST

parabolic OP
106 posts
 
Heh... well, if you think the Krell preamp is the weak link, you should know it replaced a Mac C28, so I'm still way ahead of the game.  :-)
parabolic OP
106 posts
 
Thanks for the feedback, folks.

I’ve decided to stick with what I’ve got now. There was a set of CLS 1’s up for grabs at $900, but the frames were in dodgy condition and the owner couldn’t find the panel serial numbers, which raised a red flag. Even under the best case scenario, I’d be looking at $1000-ish to rebuild the panels which would bring the total cost to something that would - from the sounds of things - not bring enough of an improvement over the ReQuests to make the spend worthwhile.

I appreciate everyone’s help. Thanks!
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