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    Re: My Altec-Lansing collection

    Hi Don,

    Here are my opinions on these items:

    A-L Drivers Ser # Horns Ser # (Two of these drivers ohmed 12.5, but can't remember which. The other is open.291-16K K192503 MRII 542 0046
    291 16K K192494 MRII 542 0039
    291-16K K192588 MRII 542 0055

    - These are great speakers, but the 291 will not receive as much interest as the 288 or 299, even though they work quite well. An informed buyer will probably want to retrofit them with 299 diaphragms. The MRII594A Horns are very well behaved.

    291-16K (12.5 ohms) K192487 MRII 594 0119
    291-16K (12.5 ohms) K192499 MRII 594 0205

    - These are great speakers, but the 291 will not receive as much interest as the 288 or 299, even though they work quite well. An informed buyer will probably want to retrofit them with 299 diaphragms. The MRII594A Horns are very well behaved.

    Cabinets Speakers Ser.#
    816A 515 8G HP no #
    816A 515 8G HP no #

    - I personally really like the 816 hybrid Bass-reflex/Bass Horns. The 515-8GHP is a perfect match to them.

    Power Amps Ser#
    1289 A63842 (B337)
    1289 A63840 (B337)__

    - These have always been problematic amplifiers, and are not repairable, as parts are long gone for them.

    Preamp Ser#
    1889A A63295 (B333)

    - I'm not familiar with this unit.

    Regarding value on these items:

    Well, the large drivers DO have a reasonable value, BUT, because they would need to be retrofitted with new diaphragms, that's going to get EXPENSIVE because Great Plains Audio/Acoustics has sold and the new owners have jacked up the prices for EVERYTHING to absolutely RIDICULOUS levels. They're probably going to price themselves out of business. When you're pricing them, keep that in mind.
    Last edited by Todd W. White; January 13th, 2025 at 04:36 PM.
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