Beveridge speakers-does anyone still use them?

Unbelievable but I am not a dad yet. My poor wife is now 5 days past her due date. They say that they will induce next friday now if she does't give birth. Thanks for all the interesting posts of these venerable speakers. I have been using Apogee Scintillas which are another legendary speaker. They have such good resolution that it is hard to imagine them being bettered although some with electrostatics claim it so. What I love about them is that they get the midrange right and have the power in the bass that most electrostats can only dream about. I haven't heard Brian's U-1's yet so that may change my entire audio landscape. I have used the esl-57's and have always loved their naturalness. I also have used the Acoustat 3 which was my first taste of high end. Another contemporary speaker that I would love to hear is the MBL 101e. The problem with this hobby is that one can only have so much equipment! Thanks again Bob

Amazing speakers! I have, however, encountered older Beveridge speakers with deteriorated panels so be very careful if you're shopping for a used pair. I think you can obtain new panels from Harold Beveridge's son but the cost might be staggering. Nothing creates a sound field comparable to the Beveridge.
Sound Labs would be my pick among the other ESLs but be aware that most require a very robust amp. The Innersound is good but my understanding is that venture capital squeezed out the the founder/designer so that would make me cautious. Aside from Quads all the rest have issues I would just as soon avoid.

Thanks for all the posts. My daughter was finally born last night...8 days late. Mother and daughter are doing fine...not so sure about the father!! Bob

Hey Bob. Congratulations Dad and great to hear the girls are fine.

Bob, now you know that the most beautiful music on earth is the sound of your daughter. Congrats, and all the best.
Marty