Thank you Altec Best for the Information. Got some info on another forum that I could use a 4.3uf and a 6.2uf in parallel to get the 10.5uf I need. I am thinking of keeping these original and just...
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Thank you Altec Best for the Information. Got some info on another forum that I could use a 4.3uf and a 6.2uf in parallel to get the 10.5uf I need. I am thinking of keeping these original and just...
Parts Express doesn't have a 10.5 cap, would this be a suitable replacement?
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?PartNumber=027-430
It is a 12.0uf instead, or should I go with the...
Hi all, I have a set of N800E, I opened it up and scraped out the potting tar. I want to replace the capacitors in unit. There is a white cardboard box that says ELPAC 2 x 10.5/150V. What...
Here is a link that has your Woofer and Dividing Network specs. http://www.altecpro.com/products/vintage/index.htm#cabinets
David
Here is an owners manual for the Altec 729A Equalizer, in case anyone is in need for one. Included is the Schematics and a Frequency Response Chart. Just Click the...
Thank you Richard for the advise on the eq. Just to let you know, I finally received the Equalizer, NIB NOS, still sealed. Very nicely wrapped in original packaging, all cables and owners manual...
thank you for the input. I have tried searching and people have suggested a few different things from just scraping carefully and bakeing at 180deg. I've even thought of using a hair dryer or a...
Hello Forum, I have a set of 1964 Altec Networks that have never been serviced. I wanted to do a ReCap on them but I wasn't sure of the best way to remove the black tar substance from them. Is...
Hi, just read your thread. Don't know if you have come to any conclusions about the different cabinets. From what I gathered in the Altec cabinets, and anyone out there please correct me if I am...
Thank you Scott for all the help and moving the thread to the right place, I am really enjoying this forum. You can learn alot here. You take care and hope eventually I can participate in the...
Thank you again for the information, I will look into software programs. My wife is still going to kill me though.:cooked:
David
Thank you much for taking the time to explain everything to me. I will have to get a pink noise generator and an RTA. My wife is going to have a field day with killing me.
Thank you again
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Thank you for the input. I am new at the vintage sound. I don't have any pro equipment just consumer stuff. The best pieces I own is 2 sets of Altec speakers. 831A- Capistrano's that I had removed...
Hi HP,
I gathered all the numbers that I could, 2-806A HF Drivers had no numbers on them. Might have been removed from cleaning by the previous owner. Also, none of the 4 H811B Horns did not have...
Hello Forum, Just wanted to get some input about the Altec 729A Acousta Voicette Eq. I just purchased one off Ebay that is NOS still in original box, never been opened. The ad only had a picture of...
Hi, I am new to the LH Forum and have only posted a couple of times. My name is David and I am getting started in the Vintage Audio World. I have the link to Serial Number Search site and I didn't...
Hello Forum, How is everyone doing? It has been a while since I last posted so I would like to re-introduce myself. My name is David, I am 42 yrs old and I live in Southern California. I am...
The Horn is placed on the inside section of the A7.
Thank you for the reply.
David
First time to Altec, My question is My dad gave me his Altec capistrano Speakers which contains a H811B Horn and A 803B Woofer along with a N-800E Dividing Network. I want to Build the A7 cabinet,...