I hear what you all are saying, more than a few times I have thought about life after Richard So, and what I might do, seems that Glen (GD70) has the right sentiment, send them off and hope for years of listening pleasure when they get back. The thing is, I have a few ADS sets, and the ones I love most, chances are that I will never tire of their sincere and beautiful sound. Regardless of what is out there to buy, I REALLY like the way my L980' L880' sound. I have 6 pair of ads speakers, and I will be sending the drivers of my most cherished sets first, and go from there.
A question for Glen, those old domes looked very cooked, well done in fact. Was there a noticeable difference in the sound to your ears when they were reinstalled? My L980's sound great still, and I have a woofer in the L880s that sounds a bit boomy, as well as a tweeter in my M12's that has intermittent interference. I am asking because I do want to prioritize my renewal plan while I am still employed.
As for the OP query, I have had a couple drivers repaired by Mr.So, and they were singing beautifully upon their return, however, It made me wonder if the other drivers in the same speakers (M12)
were equally wore out.