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McSieve
07-31-2007, 05:53 AM
Just found your site and I am really enjoying reading all the great information. I have a pair of Altec 843A Malibus that I have been enjoying for the last 25 years, plus and old 604B & 604E that are currently sitting on a shelf. I listened to them for several years before dismanteling them from my DIY boxes.
The reason I happened across your site was I thinking my Malibus may need some updating, anyone have a good place for a nontech to start?
Thanks
Steve
Storm
07-31-2007, 11:12 AM
Welcome to the forum!
I am sure updates are available, ie: crossovers, etc -- I would post pictures in this thread and I am sure people will help.
Did you buy them new, or second hand?
;)
Trust me, you will soon get addicted to this forum...
-Storm.
McSieve
08-01-2007, 05:02 AM
Thanks
I bought them used in 1982 for $250.
Zilch
08-01-2007, 01:01 PM
Malibu = dual 414 12" woofers with 806 compression driver on 811B horn and N800-F crossover?
Read up here:
http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=14690
Bottom line, replace the 806s with BMS 4550 and add the simple compensation circuit shown:
http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=177046#post177046
McSieve
08-02-2007, 04:35 AM
Hi Zilch
Thanks for responding. I can’t wait to try out your suggestions.
Steve
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