A friend owns a pair of 846A; I used to own a pair of 846B until I sold them and the new owner took them to Australia.
Storm, if you think it is tough finding Valencia owners, just try putting together a network of Lansing Iconic owners!
A friend owns a pair of 846A; I used to own a pair of 846B until I sold them and the new owner took them to Australia.
Storm, if you think it is tough finding Valencia owners, just try putting together a network of Lansing Iconic owners!
I'll join this club right now. I just got a set of the Iconic 846A Valencias on MondayOriginally Posted by Steve Schell
Did you find those on the East Side?
No. Are there some on the east side?
No. Are there some on the east side?
I don't know if there are any now..... BUT.... A guy contacted me about two months ago with a set of Altec Iconic cabinets.... I believe he was based in Collinsville. From what I can remember they were missing grilles. Anyway, he called me and said he was made "an offer he couldn't refuse" and sold them before I had a stab at them.
That sucks!
pair 846B... with 515C's instead of the 416z
pair 846A
lots of other Altecs and some JBL
I grew up listening and performing in auditoriums full of Altecs.
I do hear voices and music in my head....they sound wonderful
There are also several men in white coats knocking on my door.
Steve
Yes, I am a new guy here and thought I'd say hello. I just picked up a pair of 846B's today that are in great shape. I live north of DFW, TX and these were in the local paper today for an Estate Sale coming up this weekend. I picked them up earlier this afternoon and haven't even had time to listen to them! They are in my garage, though. I leave tomorrow for the CES show in Vegas next week so I won't get to hear them till I get back next Friday. Sheesh.
I will fill everyone in with more info about myself as time allows. I'm sitting here getting some paperwork done before my flight tomorrow. Look forward to talking to all and learning more about these and other Altecs! My first pair!
Attached are some photos...
A perfect set with wood grills from an original (passed away) owner - got em FREE! I love em so far and I think I should pay my wifes friend who gave them to me.
Contemplating acquiring an 846B from a fellow audiophile who couldn't achieve the right WAF threshhold...
You need to get out more !!!!
Maron, as a collector with a house full of vintage audio... your response seems needlessly critical and beside the point. I get out plenty, yet really enjoy my old gear. Lighten up!
Steve,,,What I ment was,,,There is still alot of vintage gear to be had,,,We find collecting and restoring is perserving the past for newer generations to enjoy..
Okay, peace! Happy New Year.
Pair of 846a's.. soon to be replaced by 604c's in 606 cabinets. The Valencia's are great speakers with that all too Altec sound.
btw, this thread would be easier if the forum had one of those poll apps that show the results.
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