Concerns purchasing Vintage System?

The horns in a LaScala have no surrounds. Those are the only things behind the grille. The woofers will have a treated cloth accordian surround, which cannot rot. Getting to the woofers would be more trouble than it's worth. As long as you're not hearing any odd noises, don't mess with them. Regarding the electronics; just plan on at least replacing all the electrolytic filter capacitors in the power supplies, regardless of how they appear to the eye. Electrolyte dries up(impedance and ESR rise) over time, and caps often show no outward sign of defect.

I made an offer of $800. I figured it is a low ball offer. I'm prepared to pay more, maybe up to $2000.

If you get the whole package for around $800, there is no risk!!

Warhue come on 800.00 bucks for 3 audio research pieces. The offer of 2g alone for all 8 pieces is a steal.

Pass on this junk get a real system.

Have you looked at what LaScala's sell for? Those are the easiest to see if they work. Most likely they work perfectly. The rest of this gear can be sold as-is and you would still clean up.

$2000 is extremely safe to pay. I'll take it all for that? Even at $5000 you should be safe. Pay for the BlueBook quote on the AR gear in fair condition and see for yourself.