Ok hoarders, I am looking to buy a set of Altec 604's. I am looking for 604e's but will condsider other 604's.
I have not seen a nice unmolested pair for sale, I know someone on here has a nice set, please share!
They are on eBay all the time.There are 2 pair there now,although they aren't cheap.This seller is a little high IMHO.GPA is selling 604's as well.
Vintage Altec 604E Super Duplex Speakers N-1500A Pair 1 | eBay
Vintage Altec 604E Super Duplex Speakers N-1500A Pair 2 | eBay
I saw those on eBay, neither set looks completely original to me...
That 2000 dollar pair look about as good as they get.
Best deal on Feepay if you can handle the G model, I prefer it to the E. I like the newer frame better.
Altec Lansing 604-8G speakers | eBay
Even after repairs it's a decent deal. Have crossovers. Note free ship....Send 'em to GPA and get 'em back wonderful.
Your neighbors called. They like your music.
Yeah, I agree--a much better deal than $2000! I'd also recommend considering a brand new pair of 604-8H's from GPA. Here is some info on them---"radial wave phasing system" (tangerine style) /response to 20,000 hz.......Originally Posted by Old Guy
http://www.greatplainsaudio.com/down...604_8H_III.pdf
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Pristine pairs of E's do appear on eBay. You will just have to wait and watch.
Those G's are a good buy.
Personally at this age, a pair will probably need a remag or recone anyway, esp if the E's haven't been stored correctly, as often most 'pristine' pairs have been stored.
GPA's new ones would be a go as well. They will be my next grab, to complement the E's and G's I have.
Don't know local of the OP, but near PHL:
Altec 604-8G's in Altec 606a Enclosures
Don't know what a 606a cab is though. Maybe typo?
Thanks, keep the ideas coming. I am seriously thinking about the $2000 pair.
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