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    Altec 291-16C: Need info please

    So if a 288G=291B (different phragm of course) what is the 291C the same as? They appear to have a bigger AlNiCo motor like the 288G, 288H, and 291B. Do they have a tangerine phase plug? Are the 291C=288H

    I have a single 288G that I have been looking for a match. I know I could also use a 291B and change the diaphragm. Would these 291C be a match or are they different? I cant find a spec sheet
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    Re: Altec 291-16C: Need info please

    the "C" version had to be right at the very end of the Alnico era for Altec.

    I think Bill is probably going to be the source of the most definitive answer.

    Exactly when did the terminal, and lead in wire convention on the diaphragms change?

    Perhaps the difference between the B and C suffixes is reflective of that?
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    Re: Altec 291-16C: Need info please

    Pretty sure the magnet assembly is same between B and C

    I suspect diaphragm is different, suggestion to check with Bill is good
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    Re: Altec 291-16C: Need info please

    I called Bill today but he must have been busy because he didn't answer. I'll try again tomorrow.

    The 291C driver itself looks identical to the 291B etc. I am curious which phase plug they have

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    Re: Altec 291-16C: Need info please

    Quote Originally Posted by Elitopus1 View Post
    I called Bill today but he must have been busy because he didn't answer. I'll try again tomorrow.

    The 291C driver itself looks identical to the 291B etc. I am curious which phase plug they have
    I believe the 291C body = the 288H body, including the tangerine phase plug.


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    Re: Altec 291-16C: Need info please

    Seller sent me a pic. Sorry for the crappy quality. Tangerine!

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    Bill says these are the same as the 288H
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    Re: Altec 291-16C: Need info please

    I picked up a pair of these at a good price. There are still over a dozen left. Hope its not a scam. We will know in about a week

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    Re: Altec 291-16C: Need info please

    Quote Originally Posted by Elitopus1 View Post
    I picked up a pair of these at a good price. There are still over a dozen left. Hope its not a scam. We will know in about a week
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil-G View Post
    yes we will.
    We have three things working against us:

    -Low feedback seller

    -UPS shipping

    -Seller's name is "lazyaudioguy"

    Lets just hope for the best

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    Re: Altec 291-16C: Need info please

    Ebay? Link? I couldn't find the parts or seller.

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