Martin Logan speakers


Are Martin Logan speakers still considered to be high quality speakers?   (I have an opportunity to buy a used pair of Vistas)   I have an old Audio Research VT130 amplifier.    Would it be a good fit with the Martin Logans?  If not, what would be better, but not outrageously expensive?   
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I would be delinquent if I did not respond. I have had a pair of Vistas for 5.5 years. One speaker made three trips to Kansas and the other made 2 for repairs/replacements. To Martin Logan's credit they paid for everything, including shipping. Just about every part as well as the  two panels were replaced; they even replaced one speaker's base that had some wood chipped off. With the last repair, I received an extended warranty, now expired. Mine were 2K, a sell off from Audio Advisor. All of the cautions about setup are true as are the comments regarding the small window of appreciation. They also need lots of power. Unless you are getting these for a rock bottom price and you know their repair history, I would advise you to look elsewhere.  
My friend , the above posts are appreciated because Martin Logan speakers are very worthy of consideration. Unfortunately, they don't address your basic question. My Vistas are augmented by Martin Logan Depth I subs, so I have cured some ills. As documented above in this blog, buying old Vistas, is very risky, why take a chance on a rather old speaker, now very long out of warranty.
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