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Howdy guys -
I have a blown Epic CF-2 woofer, original 8" K-1029-KN. Hope to find a single, or the replacement K-1062-KV/EV.
KV-4 woofers (which are similar or identical?) would probably work too. Any advice is welcome!
Thank you from Steve in Minneapolis
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Lucky gambler stole these at $475 - regardless of driver load or enclosure version - unique creations!
Worth $1K empty, $2K w/416/806, $2.5K w/515/802. 16Ω stepped Xover says they were 1960's.
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The back panels look more like A7-500W Magnificents, and dimensions are larger than 825 cabs.
My guess? Magnificents were damaged, then dressed up for resale. Jazzy red & black grillcloth is
from MOJOTONE, I just got some for a 1974 ALTEC alnico VOTT restoration in cherrywood cabs.
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Searchtempest.com works well too, with no programming. Found me a dbx-4BX for $155 1000 miles away in 3 minutes!
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Advice on selling MC-30's please? I have two - one was used as a donor, missing transformers. I can take photos tomorrow.
How to proceed? I'm helping a friend liquidate his dad's collection, and these are the last 2 amplifiers. Speakers are gone.
Back in the '70's I had a triamped McIntosh system with MC-60 driving Klipsch-designed 1949 EV 18" corner horn, MC-240 then MC-2100 driving ALTEC 601 then 617 12" duplex, and MC-225 driving ESR-15 electrostatics above 6KHz. THOSE were the days!
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Today I delivered my blown E145 to Bill Batson at MetroSound in St. Paul, 30+ years reconing mostly JBL. Highly recommended.
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Thanks arrto - close but no cigar. Needs to be E145-8 to match in a 4628B stereo pair.
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Or proper recone service with the factory JBL kit. Or suggestions?
JBL Cabaret 4628B - one too many loud parties!
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I've had good luck with NAVIS Pack & Ship - one call, they do it all!
Cheapest is picking up at their terminal, home delivery is Big Bucks!
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ALTEC A7's comprise 40 years of engineering advancements as technology improved.
This pair is mid-70's with the 16" 421-8LF 100W & 808-8A 30W Symbiotic on 511B horns,
built for live music re-enforcement. All dressed up as ALTEC 1236 the following year.
Kicks your butt while it shakes your pants cuffs - and cracks your teeth if you smile.
Wish I had the resources - I was the ALTEC-PRO midwest factory rep 1974-1975.
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Stains like these can be removed with a paste of oxalic acid applied with a Q-tip.
Cover the stain, let it dry, wipe with a damp sponge and reapply as necessary.
Best cheap source is Bar Keepers Friend at hardware stores.
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What's with the horrible audio quality on the YouTube videos? They sound deliberately downgraded with bizzare artifacts like pitch-shifting, phasing anomalies, filtered bandwidth, and time compression. And yes, I have calibrated ears. That's why I own Klipsch!
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MAC 4100 is a great receiver - way better than 1700/1900's. Regret selling, getting scarce.
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All the 604's are HOT 100dB+/W/@4' - but narrow - you need to sit in your dent in the couch!
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18" BAG END InfraSub 18 is amazing - sounds like your floor just disappeared.
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Excellent tuning & voicing! Same drivers as Heresy II, horns at ear level, tuned below 40Hz.
Blew away JBL 4430 "Studio Monitors" in a direct A/B with all 3 audiophiles agreeing.
Klipsch should bring these back as a budget black 3-way at $995/pr - they kick A$$!
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From an Old Ham, licensed since 1960 -
SWR meters read Standing Wave Ratios on RF transmission lines
LCR meters read L [inductance], C [capacitance], R [resistance]
Maybe post a photo?
Cheers, Steve
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Shipping cost to MN 55424? I'm sure enjoying my MR594II/908-8B's from ColterPhoto!
What's the history on these? I assume a diaphragm swap will convert to 288 Tangerine.
I was the ALTEC PRO midwest rep 1974-75 when the 1" 802-8G Tangerine was NEW!
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Just got a KT-7500 in on trade! I can sell as-is for $90 or cleaned & fully aligned for $150 + shipping.
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WOW! I'll take them! Just got 2 bass cabinets w/ no handles! PayPal or bill to my FedEx account?
PM me w/ your email please.
Thanks, Steve in Minneapolis
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Just west of me in Edina MN: not mine.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/ele/d/kenwood-ka-amp-kt-tuner-cd/6205874192.html
Good luck, Steve
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What is the diaphragm material? Looks like aluminized phenolic - I've never seen one like this!
Maybe I should pull my Forte' II tweeter horns and have a look inside!
How would you describe the sonic comparison w/Crites' titaniums?
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Howdy Ara -
I'm drooling. Wish they were here in Minneapolis - I'd buy them!
Amazing polars on those ALTEC MR594II horns - how do they compare to the larger Jubilee horn?
I got 3 pair from Michael Colter w/21216 adaptors to 1" 908-8B's - they are flippin' crazy good.
Good luck with your sale - some lucky buyer is about to be blown away!
Cheers, Steve
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Really, guys? Come ON! In the Passive X-Over realm, "BOOST" is impossible, do the math, understand the physics.
Attenuation of unwanted mid-bass frequencies results in a FAKE "BOOST" of deep bass - at the expense of efficiency,
damping factor, and cost. You WILL need a bigger amplifier - 6 dB EQ = 4X the Power! CUTE Red Coils though...
ALTEC's 30904 and 30920 "Equalizer/Attenuator" networks in Grenada & Barcelona were the earliest introduction of
EQ into passive crossovers for the home, after the 9849/9848/9846 Studio Monitors - back in the mid 1970's.
Want KV-4 center channel - dead or alive - or drivers only?
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All I need is one K-1029-KN 8" woofer for a lame CF-2, willing to consider a KV-4 in any condition with one working 8" woofer.
I don't need the cabinet, as this will become a donor parts kit for my ailing Epic CF-2's. Anybody with other ideas?
CA$H or PayPal or USPMO is fine. I have discounted FedEx shipping account, will cover packing & shipping costs.