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  1. Hi Ed, Thank you for your note. I wrote to GPA...

    Hi Ed,

    Thank you for your note. I wrote to GPA and they recommended the N1200-8C, the only crossovers they have that work with the components in the 846. But, according to your info, it may be for...
  2. Altec 846A crossover replacement [GPA N1200-8C]

    Hi,

    I would like to communicate with Altec 846A users who have replaced the original crossovers with Great Plains Audio N1200-8C.

    Cheers,

    Horacio
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    Yes, I know but I thought that they also made...

    Yes, I know but I thought that they also made consoles for other models such as the C58 Delphi. Anyway, I will either get a Delphi or get it done by my cabinet maker. Walnut veneered plywood costs...
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    Altec component cabinet

    Hi,

    I am looking for an Altec component cabinet. Does it have a model number like the JBL C58 Delphi?

    Please see photo.

    Cheers,

    Horacio
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    According to my approximate calculations an...

    According to my approximate calculations an amplifier rated at 45W/Ch RMS into 8 Ohms would deliver 33 Watts. How wrong am I?

    Cheers,
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    Altec 846A Valencia 8 or 16 Ohms?

    Hello,

    I am aware that my speakers are rated at 16 Ohms but the rear panels say "Designed to operate from 8 Ohms to 16 Ohms". Any chance I can use them at 8 Ohms?

    Please advise.

    Cheers.
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    Never mind HJames, I still do not understand why...

    Never mind HJames, I still do not understand why you purchased a Russian teflon cap, why Russian. I do not trust their control quality.:)

    Cheers.
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    I have built, not designed, several kit amps and...

    I have built, not designed, several kit amps and preamps, I still have a box full of Wondercaps, Vishays, Solen, inductors, L-pads, etc. Instead to nitpick, like you also did on Audiokarma, why don't...
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    Hi Ed, I went with the Valencias, original...

    Hi Ed,

    I went with the Valencias, original owner and in absolutely mint condition purchased in 1967. There were a few Model 19s available at this time. Some have bad cabinets and/or drivers in...
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    [QUOTE=Earl K;425147]FWIW ( all ), "I think...

    [QUOTE=Earl K;425147]FWIW ( all ),

    "I think that "Horacia" went with the 846a's".

    Horacia does not exist. Quinto Horacio Flaco​ (Venusia, Venosa, Basilicata, today, 8 December 65 a. C.-Rome,...
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    Altec 846A or Model 19 possible purchase

    Hello,

    I am just new in this forum, thanks for accepting me.

    I am familiar with many kind of speakers, monkey boxes, planars, electrostatics, transmission line, coaxial, Heil AMT, KHL Nine and...
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