I think the 159x series were the first solid state Altec amps. I have the A's, but haven't used them for anything.
One transformer is for the power supply, the other for the output.
I just got a 1594B. I'm new and I search for some info, what year they were made, what are the way to make the connection, what's the differance betwen the 2 transformer, and any other info you could give me!
I think the 159x series were the first solid state Altec amps. I have the A's, but haven't used them for anything.
One transformer is for the power supply, the other for the output.
Audio_by_Goodwill
Michigan, USA
1590 = 200W
1594 = 100W
1593 = 50W
The "A" model was strange in that it used a positive ground power supply.
All of these power amplifiers were patterned after the tube amps with a multiple-tap output transformers. The 1594B offers output taps of 4 ohms, 8 ohms, 16 ohms, 25V and 70V. The input is routed through an octal socket for either a 15335A or 15095A transformer.
15335A = 15k input
15095A = 600 input with 14dB of gain (used for the end of long wire runs)
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As far as age estimate, mid-70's
specs:
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If you go here and scroll down the amp section there is a 1594C manual
Altec Lansing Professional Audio - Vintage Speakers
Connections in and out should be the same.
The reason for patterning after the tube amps was to make them direct replacements to a huge installed base, and installers did not have to be re-trained...the service business was a substantial part of Altec's income...
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I want to add a comment about sound quality;
The 1593B and 1594B sound great!
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I heard something about using 1588 preamp in the socket for the input transformer. Is it possible?
No, the 1594B octal socket is not wired to supply power for the 1588 mic preamps.Originally Posted by laperlestudio
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Are these the amplifiers that can also be powered from a DC power source?
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Drive in movies used battery backup...AFAIK all of the 70's solid state stuff, with the exception being the stereo amps, could be DC powered.
Honestly, I didn't work much with old tube stuff.
I used a solid state Altec to build a PA on a golf cart once...
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Yep, 24VDC. The function was also used in emergency warning systems that had to work in an outage.
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