Rick - I actually have a pair of the larger bookshelf speakers from about 1990 - the AX-2's. They are a terrific speaker, especially for 30 years old.
The M80 V.2's took up residence here for a few years - and were a really good speaker. It's no surprise you still love them!
They were in a series of tests with Paradigm Studio 100's, Onix Ref 3's and Energy's top floorstander at the time - all of which were almost double the price of the M80's - and they were the clearest in the midrange of the bunch.
The newer stuff is measurably better - it's just a matter of whether your own preferences would find a pair of M80 or M100 V.4's to be an upgrade for you.
As for old timers - I think this was the first forum I ever joined.
