New Heathkit AS101 owner - First post.

[Altec Best]

I'd love to listen to the 23744s, but maybe like Earl mentioned, the 34647s might give me a more realistic sound of what I'd have to expect from a new set.

They aren't that much different to my ears Alan.. To me anyway. I just prefer them a little more but they are very close in performance IMHO.. I have 34647's but they are in new refurbished drivers that I haven't used yet,so i don't have any lose ones laying around.I wouldn't worry about them as long as you use some protection for the high pass and keep the volume at reasonable levels they should be fine..I will test them before hand.I have lots of them so I'm not worried about replacing them anymore..I still have brand new 802G's that are still in the boxes with those 23744's I will be fine... It's your call if interested..