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Cbekarian

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I have a pair of Bose 901 series I with original tulip stands. I have been running these with an MC250 power amp and a c28 preamp. I like the sound. However, someone recently offered me $1000 for them. I figure with $1000 in my pocket (I’d want to break even at minimum) I could probably do better than the 901s. Thoughts? What would you buy for this amp/preamp combo? Needs to be under $1000, vintage speakers are preferred, aesthetics are important but do not trump sound quality.
 
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If I was in your shoes, I'd sell the 901s and replace them with a pair of Dynaco A25s, Marantz Imperial 5s or 6s and a pair of Large Advents. Rotate them in and out of the system as needed.

You could probably buy all three pairs for $1,000.
 
Dudeman7 said:
If I was in your shoes, I'd sell the 901s and replace them with a pair of Dynaco A25s, Marantz Imperial 5s or 6s and a pair of Large Advents. Rotate them in and out of the system as needed.

You could probably buy all three pairs for $1,000.
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That sounds nice to me! But storage wise, the wife might object. I do like the look of those Large Advents. And I’ve heard nothing but good things about the Dynacos. This is good food for thought, thanks Dude!
 
Sell the 901s.
I had New Large Advent. I preferred some Boston Acoustics A100 series 1, Also a 10" two way. But, the Seas tweeter was better. Not lovely look speaker.

A would recommend ADS L880. Either series 1 or 2. But series 2 was a little more robust if driven really hard. According to AKer, SOUNDMOTOR (RIP) who worked at ADS. 10" three-way. A have series 1 walnut & 2 black painted sets. I think they are a more sophisticated design. Soft dome tweeters and mids. Made from around 1985 into 90's.
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There are various Canton models of differing sizes. Also with soft domes from same era. I have Karat 200, 8" three-ways. A much smaller compact walnut cabinet speaker. This doesn't go as low as L880. But, Canton made 12" three-ways. I have nt heard. But, surmise they would go lower.
 
Cbekarian said:
I have a pair of Bose 901 series I with original tulip stands. I have been running these with an MC250 power amp and a c28 preamp. I like the sound. However, someone recently offered me $1000 for them. I figure with $1000 in my pocket (I’d want to break even at minimum) I could probably do better than the 901s. Thoughts? What would you buy for this amp/preamp combo? Needs to be under $1000, vintage speakers are preferred, aesthetics are important but do not trump sound quality.
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I'd sell.
 
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Back in the day when they were selling 901s at Pacific Stereo, couldn't believe how much bass output they give from those tiny drivers.
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They are great room-fillers. And they’re the best speakers I’ve ever owned, but I haven’t owned that many. My other pair of daily drivers is a pair of Dynaudio Audience 52 SE which I use for my TV. They sound nice too, but they lack the soundstage of the 901s.
 
Cbekarian said:
They are great room-fillers. And they’re the best speakers I’ve ever owned, but I haven’t owned that many. My other pair of daily drivers is a pair of Dynaudio Audience 52 SE which I use for my TV. They sound nice too, but they lack the soundstage of the 901s.
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Use Grado GS-1000 headphones. Doesn't disturb other family members when I'm always listening to music.

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Old Guy8 said:
Sell the 901s.
I had New Large Advent. I preferred some Boston Acoustics A100 series 1, Also a 10" two way. But, the Seas tweeter was better. Not lovely look speaker.

A would recommend ADS L880. Either series 1 or 2. But series 2 was a little more robust if driven really hard. According to AKer, SOUNDMOTOR (RIP) who worked at ADS. 10" three-way. A have series 1 walnut & 2 black painted sets. I think they are a more sophisticated design. Soft dome tweeters and mids. Made from around 1985 into 90's.
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There are various Canton models of differing sizes. Also with soft domes from same era. I have Karat 200, 8" three-ways. A much smaller compact walnut cabinet speaker. This doesn't go as low as L880. But, Canton made 12" three-ways. I have nt heard. But, surmise they would go lower.
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Wow! Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.
 
Cbekarian said:
Wow! Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.
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Do try to demo various brands of speakers if you have the opportunity. If your in the USA. Some record shops sell used audio gear. And might demo. Otherwise if you haven't heard house brands like Klipsch, JBL, EPI, Boston, Advent etc. You could be buying blind, based on others opinions. I can tell you Klipsch and ADS don't have same sound. Each have avid followers on AK.
If there are any AK member get togethers in your local. That could be an opportunity.
Good luck.
 
I have a pair of 901 series V. If I could get 1000 I’d sell them in a heartbeat and get a pair of Klipsch RP 8000F II
 
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