Thinking about going electrostatic

I used panels and electrostatics (Quads and Acoustats) for a number of years. I found that the most critical aspect of the merits of these speakers was the proper set up in a room large enuf. For example, they sound best at least 5ft from the wall behind them. Any closer and you start to lose the clarity that they are known for. The back wave can be a killer! I set up my Quads, out of necessity, in a room less than 5ft and they were easily bested by some quality dynamic speakers. 5 1/2 ft out and they were aurally superior to all but visually not acceptable. 

Good luck.

If you want to hedge your bet, try the Eminent Technology LFT-8b or c. It's a hybrid design, giving you the crispness and clarity in the mids and highs, while also providing heft and presence in the lows with a traditional subwoofer. As a bonus, they don't need anywhere near the power that planar-only speakers do. Unfortunately for me, I have to sell mine (ad here: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbd12d-eminent-technology-lft-viiib-planars). I'm just down the road from you in Rochester. 

I looked at the reviews for the eminent technology ltf8c and I'm interested in those I'm a few hours from you

Checked TMRaudio. Com . If you decide on ML speakers toe in a bit. And put bass trap on the outer side 6 inches away from the speakers. I used to own request.

+1 Jeffbij

I had ML13 and upgraded to ML15 driven by a Classé CA2200, really nice combo at least for me (tried Pass Labs, Luxman, Parasound, Krell). They do need a lot of juice! Starting on the ML9, the woofer is much better integrated with the panels. I don’t need a subwoofer with the 15 nor did I with the 13. The type of amplifier will actually change the woofer response as confirmed by ML. One perk: Customer service is top notch.