codyman
11-30-2010, 09:44 PM
Hello
I recently picked up a Marantz 2230 that came with a pair of Lancer 33's. Got the whole deal for $50 and the Marantz works 100% (score!).
The Lancer 33s, however, need to be re-edged (see included pictures, there is absolutely NO edging left!). They came out of an older (now deceased) couple's garage. The daughter of the couple says she remembers them in her house while growing up, however, they were banished to the garage at some point (most likely 25+ years ago) and were never played again (same goes for the Marantz).
I've removed the speakers and am going to take them to Orange County Speaker for reedging this week (~$80 bucks for the pair).
Anyways, the cabinets are in pretty good shape. The serial on the cabinets (4006) and (3905) seem rather low. Also, I've seen a few pictures of other Lancer 33's and they all have that white-ish mesh front, however, mine are a dark brown. In terms of drivers, I only found a number on the back of a cone (48399P) but I'm going to assume these are LE8's?
If anyone has anymore information like year or exact specs, I would really appreciate any extra knowledge towards them. I plan on getting these puppies up and running so that I can enjoy my turntable through them :-)
Pictures Here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/codyman/sets/72157624260635872/detail/)
Thanks
I recently picked up a Marantz 2230 that came with a pair of Lancer 33's. Got the whole deal for $50 and the Marantz works 100% (score!).
The Lancer 33s, however, need to be re-edged (see included pictures, there is absolutely NO edging left!). They came out of an older (now deceased) couple's garage. The daughter of the couple says she remembers them in her house while growing up, however, they were banished to the garage at some point (most likely 25+ years ago) and were never played again (same goes for the Marantz).
I've removed the speakers and am going to take them to Orange County Speaker for reedging this week (~$80 bucks for the pair).
Anyways, the cabinets are in pretty good shape. The serial on the cabinets (4006) and (3905) seem rather low. Also, I've seen a few pictures of other Lancer 33's and they all have that white-ish mesh front, however, mine are a dark brown. In terms of drivers, I only found a number on the back of a cone (48399P) but I'm going to assume these are LE8's?
If anyone has anymore information like year or exact specs, I would really appreciate any extra knowledge towards them. I plan on getting these puppies up and running so that I can enjoy my turntable through them :-)
Pictures Here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/codyman/sets/72157624260635872/detail/)
Thanks