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QUAD vs Martin Logan vs Magnepan

Probably a turn-off to most readers, it's one of those 'how long is a piece of string' type questions. But here goes...
To those of you with experience of 2 or more of the above company's modern speaker products, which have you found to be the more persuasive speaker. In other words which is best. I realise Magnepan & ML have an extensive range of speakers but I guess my question is aimed at which evermodel they put out to compete with the Quad (ESL 989?)

My reasoning is simple, it's difficult to find a dealer where I live who would have any of the above never mind all three to do a 'shootout'. I have recently joined the ranks of Maggie owners with the MMG's which I'm impressed with - but I'm just curious to see how good things can get if you start to spend a few more $$$
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mrtennis
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i have listened to all three speakers. the all ribbon magnepan are not at all lacking in the treble! perod. if you don't have the right amp, the magnepan will bleed your ears. the best quad ever made wa the 57. forget about the current quads. get a sound lab if you want a full range electrostatic speaker.

the magnepan 20.1 needs serious amplification and watch that spectral balance.

i still think that even with its limited bass response and dynamic range, the quad 57 is an ideal speaker.

if you want more mid bass, buy 4 of them. i owned 4 quad 57 for 7 years.
mrtennis
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i have heard audiostatic models years ago. I found the bass disappointing and the panel distorted fairly easily.
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