I tried to solder on a new piece of hook up wire but didn't have much luck so I simply contacted GPA and got a new set of diaphragms. The GPA people said that they have never had much luck...
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I tried to solder on a new piece of hook up wire but didn't have much luck so I simply contacted GPA and got a new set of diaphragms. The GPA people said that they have never had much luck...
I have finally got a chance to open up my Heathkit AS101/Altec Valencias up and see what makes them tick. Unfortunately what makes them tick is all wrong. It quickly became obvious that all I was...
The AS101 is essentially an 8 ohm Valencia that was marketed in kit form by the Heathkit company. It has 416A woofers, 806 drivers and 811B horns. I am not as sure about the crossover specs (as I...
I recently picked up a pair of AS101 speakers. I am new to the vintage audio world and have some questions about upgrade/repair of these units.
The cabinets and drivers seem fine. Most of the...