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Heathkit Altecs on SF Craigslist

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Very close to the 846B Valencia in performance, the Heath cabinets are nicer. Price is near the top of the range. Something in the 400-750 range would probably be more appropriate and generate more enthusiasm.
 
I had a pair of Altec 848a Flamenco's, basically a Valencia with oak veneer cabinet and funky mediterranean grill. I sold them for $1K last year and they were in similar condition. IMHO, his asking price is in the ball park for someone who wants an awesome sounding and rare classic speaker. I do regret selling them though I did it to help fund a pair of JBL L300's. If I had the cash, I would probably buy them and sit on them for awhile.:yes:
 
Thanks- yeah I was thinking before I posted - I've got some extra cash (amp cash) - should I? - however I love my cornwalls and have no desire for another set of speakers - yet room. The altecs do not seem to come up very often and when I see them on eBay - they go for a couple grand.
 
Jenkster said:
I had a pair of Altec 848a Flamenco's, basically a Valencia with oak veneer cabinet and funky mediterranean grill. I sold them for $1K last year and they were in similar condition. IMHO, his asking price is in the ball park for someone who wants an awesome sounding and rare classic speaker. I do regret selling them though I did it to help fund a pair of JBL L300's. If I had the cash, I would probably buy them and sit on them for awhile.:yes:
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I saw some flamencos on eBay and the bidding was very high - that same week someone on this site posted getting those same speakers (if I recall - asking what type of speakers are these...) from a thrift store for hardly anything - major score.

Thanks,
 
I really like the Altecs with tubes. My biggest complaint was the top end, a bit lacking to my ears. That is one reason I opted for the 3 way JBL's. That said, if I had the Eico HF-20's when I still had the Altecs, they would most likely still be here.:yes:
 
Jenkster said:
I really like the Altecs with tubes. My biggest complaint was the top end, a bit lacking to my ears. That is one reason I opted for the 3 way JBL's. That said, if I had the Eico HF-20's when I still had the Altecs, they would most likely still be here.:yes:
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That's because most of the home-use Altecs like the Valencias and Flamencos used 806 compression drivers. Swap them out for 802s or 902s and you'll get that top end back.
 
Sam Cogley said:
That's because most of the home-use Altecs like the Valencias and Flamencos used 806 compression drivers. Swap them out for 802s or 902s and you'll get that top end back.
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It seems those are pretty expensive compression drivers.:scratch2: Think I will stick with the JBL's.:yes:
 
$200/ea. for brand-new 902s or $250/ea. for brand new 802s at GPA. That's not too bad, really, especially when the 806s can be sold to help defray the cost.
 
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