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NAME SOME RARE AUDIO ITEMS THAT DID NOT TAKE OFF BUT SHOULD HAVE & WHY.HERE'S MY LIST
lewm is partly correct regarding the Acoustat early ESLs.  The original was the X, a 3 panel speaker with the tube OTL amps built into the speaker bases.  The successors were 3 and 4 panel ESLs labeled the Monitor 3 and 4, a bit taller and wider w... 
Looking for vintage Quad ESL's - or my wife thinks a "shrink" becase she says I'm crazy!
Mark: Stick to your guns regarding the 57s.  Several posters have correctly defined the truth and magic possessed by these speakers, and your recollection is also spot on.  They are wonderful stock but in many ways enhanced by the updaters, partic... 
Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp
Goldmund Dialogues, possibly available used.  In fact these speakers never sounded as great as they did being driven by SETs, in my case Wavelengths.  Marvelous mids and top end with very rhythmic extended bass, far superior to even Goldmund's own... 
What is your speaker ownership history since 1995?
Interesting thread with all manner of fascinating responses:1980 Acoustat Monitor 41985 Apogee Full Range with AR D-250 Mk II amps - Saved on heating bill1991 Goldmund Dialogues with Janis woofers - these actually are marvelous with SETs.2001 Acou... 
Ever Bought an Audio Product that was Stupid Good for the Money?
Joe Curcio upgrade for the OTL amps in the Acoustat Monitor 4 E-stats from the late 1970's.  The increased speed, openness of the soundstage and base extension were unbelievable.  Paired with one of the most neutral preamps, the Audio Research SP-...