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Advise for new speakers for my basement exercise room
Most of the professional work out spaces I have seen use the JBL pro monitors, 4312s or similar.  I would think the L112s should work , but it is all subjective. 
Martin Logan 11a vs 13a
In my old home, the listening space was very similar to yours, 22 x 14 x 10.  I originally had ML ethos with the 9 " panel.  I upgraded to Montis with 11" panels.  They were perfect for that size room.  My new home has a much larger living area, 1... 
Floor Plan designer Software wanted, or someone to do it.
weiserb,I might be willing to construct this for you.  If it is not too complicated, I will do it for free.  Drop me a PM. 
DIY PCs
Well I should add that I am not a total cable nonbeliever.  I think a decent quality cable is a must, especially in the signal path.  I use a Kimber coax from my steamer to the Oppo dac and Cardas Quadlink balanced ICs from the Oppo to the integra... 
What Integrated Amp do You use
I am using Pass INT-150.  No complaints here. 
Looking for an amp that punches way about its weight and I can grow with
Actually, I have the Pass INT-150, and it was pre-owned right at $3k.  Just not something you see for sale every day.  Does work perfect with my ML Montis. 
Looking for an amp that punches way about its weight and I can grow with
I personally feel that tube amplifiers are generally the wrong call for ML electrostatics (there may be some exceptions).  I had Mac monos and they sounded terrible.  The panels are mostly capacitive and may fall at or below 1 ohm impedance at 20 ... 
Usless but interesting ....how many of you old timers started with original Large Advents?
I actually started with the original smaller Advents.  They were replaced by ADS L-710 in 1980, still in my bedroom system today. 
Looks vs. Performance - How would you mix and match?
@millercarbon...nice! 
Recommendations for Vintage Speakers
I have had a vintage system in my bedroom since it was not a vintage system.  I have run lots of different (some new at the time) vintage speakers thru it, Advent, Infinity, AR, Klipsch, ADS, etc.  My favorite, and still in that system are ADS aft... 
Thinking of upgrading to ML ESL 11 or 13a. Thoughts?
Yes my SO did not even immediately recognize that I had swapped the Montis for the Ethos.  They are bigger in every dimension, but the difference is somewhat subtle.  The new Masterpiece series is noticably larger in the bass cabinet.  And yes the... 
Thinking of upgrading to ML ESL 11 or 13a. Thoughts?
Been there exactly.  Started out with ethos and upgraded to montis when the new line came out.  Quite a big improvement for me.  If you can swing the 13a, I think the bigger panel would be nice.  I have heard them but not in a good room. A lot wol... 
How Good Is Audio Quality When Using An Amp's Bluetooth Connection
I have a bluetooth adapter for both headphones and my main system.  I find the sound to be noticeably inferior in both cases.  I would compare it to the difference between redbook CD and mp3.  It is not unlistenable, but it is easy to tell the dif... 
martin logan speakers
My personal opinion is ML does not pair well with tube power amplifiers as the panel is a capacitive load.  Mac SS power I'm sure would work well, especially with a tube pre. 
Quad 2912 vs Martin Logan ESL 11a
I own the previous model, ML Montis, also with 11 inch panels.  I am very happy with the sound.  When I was auditioning, I was very much unimpressed with MLs lower end offerings.  Would love at some point to get the 13a's.