Magnificent Magnificents in Roswell, GA

[alancohen]

ALTEC A7 SPEAKERS One Owner SUPERB CONDITION Local Pickup in North Atlanta

[Altec Best]

They look to be in nice shape.. But $3G's ?

[alancohen]

They look to be in nice shape.. But $3G's ?

Yeah, but that's a lot of sound for someone that is not into DIYing...And still has wood grain paneling and shag carpet in the den.

[bowtie427ss]

They look to be in nice shape.. But $3G's ?

I know that's a scary number.

But, parted out....................

Grills 500, maybe more iif they're as good as they look

Cabinets 1500

Internals 1000

Condition being everything, i can see 3 grand for those.

Kenrick Sound would easily get double that.

[Altec Best]

I know that's a scary number.

But, parted out....................

Grills 500, maybe more iif they're as good as they look

Cabinets 1500

Internals 1000

Condition being everything, i can see 3 grand for those.

Kenrick Sound would easily get double that.

Kenrick Sound is strictly JBL AFAIK.. BTW Kenrick Sound is in Japan.. This pair is in Roswell,Georgia big difference IMHO..

I think $1500 for the cabs and $500 for grills is way high...That's 2 $G's right there.I have never seen cabinets sell for more than the components on any brand.And you have them doubling the value of the components.. I think you will be hard pressed to find anyone who will pay that amount for just cabs and grills.

That is ($2999) about $1000 more than the value of 19's IMO.. I just think the 19's sound better than the Magnificents..I only ever had the privilege of hearing them a couple times..They do sound great.But I personally like the 19's better...Just my own personal taste..I'm sure there are others who like the Magnificents better..To each his own I always say.. YMMV.

[bowtie427ss]

Kenrick Sound is strictly JBL AFAIK.. BTW Kenrick Sound is in Japan.. This pair is in Roswell,Georgia big difference IMHO..

I think $1500 for the cabs and $500 for grills is way high...That's 2 $G's right there.I have never seen cabinets sell for more than the components on any brand.And you have them doubling the value of the components.. I think you will be hard pressed to find anyone who will pay that amount for just cabs and grills.

That is about $1000 more than the value of 19's IMO.. I just think the 19's sound better than the Magnificents..I only ever had the privilege of hearing them a couple times..They do sound great.But I personally like the 19's better...Just my own personal taste..I'm sure there are others who like the Magnificents better..To each his own I always say.. YMMV.

The game is global now when it comes to vintage hifi collectibles. Clean Magnificents fall into that category.

Again, condition is everything with the furniture.

I don't record the data, but i've watched Altecs on ebay since 1997. That pair of Magnificent cabinets empty, would bring 1500 on ebay with a BIN, an auction would likely push them higher. They have sold for that in the past.

My guesstimate on the grills is conservative as well. IF they are pristine, they would likely fetch over 500 without much trouble.

Barcelona cabinets, empty will bring 1500, as they have in the past.

Nineteens do not represent the cabinet craftsmanship of the above models, and they were produced in much higher numbers which tends to keep them a bit undervalued comparatively. Yes, all things considered, Nineteens are undervalued and still a hifi bargain in terms of their performance. Their value is driven differently than the "furniture" models. Sonically, you will spend a LOT of money to get markedly better than the Nineteen.

Consider that plywood 620 reproduction cabinets are currently SELLING on ebay for 750/pr less grills. Hire a pair of proper 620 grills made and fitted, you won't do it for less than 5 bills.

[Phil-G]

The game is global now when it comes to vintage hifi collectibles. Clean Magnificents fall into that category.

Again, condition is everything with the furniture.

I don't record the data, but i've watched Altecs on ebay since 1997. That pair of Magnificent cabinets empty, would bring 1500 on ebay with a BIN, an auction would likely push them higher. They have sold for that in the past.

My guesstimate on the grills is conservative as well. IF they are pristine, they would likely fetch over 500 without much trouble.

Barcelona cabinets, empty will bring 1500, as they have in the past.

Nineteens do not represent the cabinet craftsmanship of the above models, and they were produced in much higher numbers which tends to keep them a bit undervalued comparatively. Yes, all things considered, Nineteens are undervalued and still a hifi bargain in terms of their performance. Their value is driven differently than the "furniture" models. Sonically, you will spend a LOT of money to get markedly better than the Nineteen.

Consider that plywood 620 reproduction cabinets are currently SELLING on ebay for 750/pr less grills. Hire a pair of proper 620 grills made and fitted, you won't do it for less than 5 bills.

if i had the cash i would go get them,,, tomorrow. they are beautiful. while sonically i'm sure they may not sound as good as what i have, the cabinets are in great condition.

[Altec Best]

The game is global now when it comes to vintage hifi collectibles. Clean Magnificents fall into that category.
Barcelona cabinets, empty will bring 1500, as they have in the past.

Yeah everything is relative.. However this auction is local pickup only so isn't available globally.. And I have seen Barcelona's in mint shape with original components go unsold for $1500.. What is true today won't necessarily be tomorrow and vice versa....

[magnarc]

Some pricing of Magnificents, and IIs

Magnificent P Good Cabs Fair 1275 2010-06
Magnificent/A7-500 P Exc 3655 2010-06
Magnificent/A7-500 P Exc 2200 2010-08
Magnificent/A7-500 P Good 5750 2014-03
Magnificent P Good Cabs Only 1025 2013-08
Magnificent/A7-500-II P Exc 3040 2013-09
Magnificent/A7-500 P Good 2750 2011-10
Magnificent/A7-500 P Exc 3250 2011-11
Magnificent/A7-500 P Good 3100 2012-05
Magnificent/A7-500 P Exc 2750 2012-10
Magnificent/A7-500-II P Good 2400 2010-08
Magnificent/A7-500-II P Good 2570 2010-08
Magnificent/A7-500-II P Exc 3350 2011-03
Magnificent/A7-500-II P Good 2910 2011-09
Magnificent/A7-500-II P Good 2000 2012-10
Magnificent/A7-500W P Good 1640 2011-05

[Altec Best]

Yeah Those Magnificents are in great shape.. They should sell...Will see i guess.