SanJoseMichael
Active Member
I just sold of a very large set of vintage Altecs and I loved the horns, but the speakers were way too big for the environment. I can pick up a vintage pair of KG 4.5 for about $250 or a recent production RF-62 for about $300 off the local Craigslist. Unfortunately, these are two different sellers, so no AB comparison would be possible. KG4.5 has a 10" woofer, RF-62 has dual 6 1/2's. Both have Tractix horns
I'm thinking the older set might be better (Hope, Arkansas?) but much has changed and evolved in technology, materials and design, so the newer set (Contract MFG in China?) might be great, too.
100% music, I have no interest in home theater movies with exploding helicopters. Amp most likely a vintage Scott 222c tube amp or some variant of a Magnavox tube amp. May use a lower output solid state NAD as well. Mostly jazz, female vocals, classical.
Any advice or opinions?
I'm thinking the older set might be better (Hope, Arkansas?) but much has changed and evolved in technology, materials and design, so the newer set (Contract MFG in China?) might be great, too.
100% music, I have no interest in home theater movies with exploding helicopters. Amp most likely a vintage Scott 222c tube amp or some variant of a Magnavox tube amp. May use a lower output solid state NAD as well. Mostly jazz, female vocals, classical.
Any advice or opinions?