Altec Magnificents

[seacliffe301]

Just came from sale with a pair of these. Cabinets were mint. Might have been modded for bi-amp, but did not open to inspect. $1295 for the pair.

https://www.estatesales.net/MI/West-Bloomfield/48323/1933611

 

[script56]

those arent magnificent. i think valencia

 

[seacliffe301]

those arent magnificent. i think valencia

Upon closer inspection, I too don't believe these are Magnificent's after all as they were smaller. They are definitely not Valencia's, these were much smaller (I have Flamencos).

I'm at a loss. Here is a pic I found from Great Plains. Mentions an EL7000, but I've not heard of that, plus the badging is from mid 70's. What I looked at was definitely 60's.
Unfortunately, no paperwork or label affixed to the back of cabinet. Experts, what say you?

 

[bowtie427ss]

I posted this in your thread in the lansing forum as well.

 

[Ken Boyd]

They look nice, and probably sound good as well, but I wouldn't have purchased them without removing the backs and insuring that they had Altec Drivers in them. It would be a real shame to have paid for Altecs and got Radio Shack.

I purchased my pair of Flemenco's at a thrift shop, so you can only imagine how little I paid for them, and even at that price, I didn't want just some Altec Cabinets I only agreed to purchase them after removing the backs. Thankfully no one was in the store at that time other than me and an employee. When I popped the backs off and he saw those beautiful green drivers and horn, I think he knew that I was getting a really good deal.

 

[seacliffe301]

I posted this in your thread in the lansing forum as well.

Ahh yes, the Seville. I do remember these now that I see them. I know I have these in some old literature somewhere. They were in beautiful condition BTW.
Thanks for the reply.

 

[seacliffe301]

They look nice, and probably sound good as well, but I wouldn't have purchased them without removing the backs and insuring that they had Altec Drivers in them. It would be a real shame to have paid for Altecs and got Radio Shack.

I purchased my pair of Flemenco's at a thrift shop, so you can only imagine how little I paid for them, and even at that price, I didn't want just some Altec Cabinets I only agreed to purchase them after removing the backs. Thankfully no one was in the store at that time other than me and an employee. When I popped the backs off and he saw those beautiful green drivers and horn, I think he knew that I was getting a really good deal.

Yes, I’m with you. If I were interested, I would have certainly opened them up. As it were, I’ve got no room or destination for them. The asking price of $1295 didn’t entice me enough I guess.
Plus, and this is a big plus, there was a mod done to them. I’m guessing to accommodate a bi amp scenario. It wasn’t the most professional looking work.
That was definitely a deterrent.

Ps. As a fellow Flamenco owner, I truly can appreciate your score on those.

 

[Lazarus Long]

Some of that japanese art could be worth more than the overpriced speakers.. Happen to catch prices on any of it?

 

[seacliffe301]

Some of that japanese art could be worth more than the overpriced speakers.. Happen to catch prices on any of it?

I looked at a few pieces, however none of the Japanese art. If you’re interested, I’m sure you could call the company conducting the sale through their website.

 

[Andyman]

Half price today if they are still there. But those mods are troublesome as they could indicate replacement tweeters. That 3000 is a rarity in working condition and unobtainium.