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Refurbishing Avalon Ascent Mk 2

After 25 years of service my Avalon Ascent Mk 2 have started to distort especially with classical piano.  I have isolated the problem to both 2" aluminium-manganese mid drivers.  These, I believe, were built by MB Quart of Germany, now out of business and the part seems unavailable.

I would greatly appreciate any suggestions on how I could bring back these speakers to their former glory. Thanks.

franzschubert

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franzschubert OP
20 posts
 
Yes I have tried multiple amps, preamps, DACs and cables.  The distortion remains.  It is only ameliorated when I disconnect the midrange drivers .... hence my conclusion that they are at fault.
franzschubert OP
20 posts
 
Dave,
When you say "dust caps" are you referring to the cloth grill or the wire mesh protecting the drivers?
franzschubert OP
20 posts
 
Avalon seem to have no interest in supporting legacy systems they are a different company from the Charlie Hansen days but I can try again.

The crossovers are separate, potted in 50 pounds of epoxy so there is no access to individual components. 
franzschubert OP
20 posts
 
I have through Ayre .... do you have his email ?
franzschubert OP
20 posts
 
Thanks.  Will do.
franzschubert OP
20 posts
 
I have. Thanks
franzschubert OP
20 posts
 
I retired the speakers though I still have them.  Yes, its likely to be age/usage related.  
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