Altec 908's with Mantarays

**mah** · March 20th, 2012, 12:34 AM

Altec

altec

HORN

Sourced from part of Bill Eckle's legacy.

**VolvoHeretic** · March 20th, 2012, 01:14 AM

Thanks MAH.

**cradeldorf** · March 20th, 2012, 01:22 AM

Thanks Marshal, I've never seen those links before.

**voice of the theater** · March 20th, 2012, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by mah

Altec

altec

HORN

Sourced from part of Bill Eckle's legacy.

Great info--he really knew his stuff. From your first link regarding the 902A series "Entirely new driver with ferrite magnet. Has the same radial phase plug as 802G.
Replaced both 802 and 806 drivers. Is thinner driver than older units. Originally built with very light and fragile diaphragm. Sounds fabulous."

and from the same page regarding the 416-8B "All units built on 16" frame. Has improved Alnico magnet structure. Best of all 803-416 woofers . Brought back in late 1980s for a short period. Black in color."

I like/agree with his observations regarding (sound) quality as well......

**voice of the theater** · March 20th, 2012, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by badtoby

They have been re-listed. Once you replaced the frams and the back cap would you not be $50-60 short of new GPA 902's ? Don't know what the horns are worth

GPA sells the horns as well--and they're very inexpensive. As far as the drivers/frams, there is something to be said for brand new vs. over 30 years old. Not to mention nice to support GPA---the only company that is keeping classic vintage Altec Lansing gear "alive" and serviceable with genuine "factory/original" parts built to Altec spec.....