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!
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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...
Why ? They look to be in really nice shape.
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.
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.......Quote:
Originally Posted by Old Guy
http://www.greatplainsaudio.com/down...604_8H_III.pdf
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 $2000 pair.
You guys are kidding right? With all the goop puddled on the bottom of the surround?
I wouldn't buy them for a grand. Better ones will come along.
In fact, I'd hold out for 604-8H. Or late G's with the manta horn.
And I don't think any alnico needs to be remagged unless it has been abused or dropped.
Ron
They ARE overpriced. A pristine pair should fetch c 1600-2000 US$.
I'd get Alnico recharged, cant hurt, especially in c 40-50 yo units. IMHO.
A 606 is a Bass Reflex Corner Enclosure 12" or 15"Quote:
Originally Posted by gearfreak
http://www.lansingheritage.org/image...ign/page15.jpg
Where are you located?