I believe the panel reliability issue was due to the film coating process on older models. Summit uses the same panel as Summit X and has the newer electrodeposition process. There have been other improvements in later models, but I think panel reliability should not pose a problem. $3k seems like a good price if they are in good condition. As a reference I sold my newer model Ethos for $3k also. If I had the choice I would take the Summits over Ethos any day and definitely the Summit over brand new bottom of the line ESL ($2.5k) or ESL X ($4k)
Martin Logan electrostatic speakers, How do you know if the panels are good?
I'm considering some older, Summit speakers. I'm reading a bit about the panels going bad and being expensive to replace. How do I know if they do?
What do I need to look out for with the panels or other parts? Anyone mind enlightening me?