My 19s are old and still sound good but I suspect there are upgraded caps I can change after all these years. Are there any discussions for recapping these XOs? Any advice on what brand and what...
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My 19s are old and still sound good but I suspect there are upgraded caps I can change after all these years. Are there any discussions for recapping these XOs? Any advice on what brand and what...
HEATH-KIT! Most that I have seen have Altec components but they were a kit speaker so any suitable woofer may have been used.
Back in those good-ol days quite a few companies sold kits in varying...
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One question I have always had for those with the equipment to do all the testing. Does it ever stop?
By this I mean, can you ever really be satisfied that a particular speaker is just "Good...
LOL, I have no idea how you got half of the testing done with all you had on that plate Zilch!
To recap what I remember of it, You had Altec 811B Velencia horns and a few Altec 806 Velencia...
Yes Zilch, the info is in the thread but we never did any testing like I am asking about.
The 802-8G, 808-8A and 808-8B all have the same motors with the one exception being the 808-8A has the...
1201-8A is not the model number of a speaker but it is the model number of the crossover network used in many large Altec speakers.
You would do best to add a photo of the speakers you have for...
Sounds as though there is some confussion here so lets try again.
808-8A has a circumferential metal phase plug and came with a symbiotic diaphragm and loading cap.
I am pretty sure the...
I think I have it printed out Zilch!
It says "A consumers Guide, New equipment reports" and Model 19, A Standout performer from Altec, from February 1978.
I tried to scan it so I could add it...
Agreed! Rift or quarter sawn veneers are very hard to learn with and Burls are even worse. When ever you have grain patterns going in six different directions at the edges you are presented with...
I do alot of pieces with solid Quartersawn White Oak lumber.
My best advice or comment will be to wish you luck!:banghead:
As you already know, the grain is reversed and all the edges are as...
I'm thinking more along the lines they put the money inside which is why they are still worth repairing and keeping. It is some cheesy vinyl junk and I can't help but wonder just how much more it...
Thanks Russ, I'll check with Bill on this.
Gary
In the recent past I have seen a few driver bodies offered for sale but missing the tangerines.
Those who are familiar with the 802 G and 808 B models will understand this as many of the phase...
Very nice Jack! Whats the veneer?
I am thinking maybe brazilian Rosewood or Zebrano.
Gary
I suspect you are talking about particle board under the veneer.
I have a pair of Altec 19s, actually just one cabinet-the other was worthless, that suffer this fate.
There is no way to the...
One thing I picked right up on Robin was "The wife didn't like the high end of the 19s"
Second thing was that you repaired the leads!
My guess, The repair may have made the connection and also...
I have to beg to differ on the statement that most Sansui receivers were Cr**p!
Any of the G series receivers are quite nice and the big ones are awesome receivers G-8000, 9000, 22000, 33000 are...
I would call GPA and speak to Bill. In the morning is the best time to get him and he does not usually answer emails.
Gary
YUK! They look like they lost the war!
Great find and I hope you have the time and patients to bring them back to sing again.
Hope there is no rush to get them going and you take your time...
Since the tweets are no longer repairable and this is what is most likely to be damaged if you do go into clipping, I wonder if you can fuse the tweets as an additional protection.
Don't know if...
I have the SME 3009 ll on my luxman table. Love the TA.
I have gone thru a number of changes in cartridges and don't profess to know what I am doing here.
Denon DL 103 with step up (Denon AU...
I got it and just figured this dweeb thought I could use some "Enlightenment"!:D
Gary
Agreed! Unbolt the drivers and pack them off to GPA. Bill will remag them, install new diaphrams and send them back quicker then you will believe.
You Vals will be ready to rock again with a new...
I have found very few of these books to be worth the paper they are written on!
The values they assign to various models are in many cases way off any mark I would be willing to buy or sell for.
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