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Altec Capistrano (831a) Finest Pair in the World

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Ships fromWest Chester, OH, 45069
Ships toUnited States
Package dimensions47.0" × 23.5" × 30.0" (125.0 lbs.)
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Altec Capistrano 831a – Finest pair in the World

Appraised at $6950. OPEN TO OFFERS - JUST MAKE OFFER AND LET'S SEE IF WE ARE CLOSE.

What we have here is a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a pair of the most beautiful speakers
ever built, not to mention owning a share of hifi history. A Pair of 1950s/60s
mid-century classics. What you are getting with the Capistranos is not just
incredible sound quality and life-like presence – you are getting a substantial
piece of decorative furniture for your living area that is atypical of most
modern speakers.  These are fit for the
living room in your mansion.

 

This is a mirrored set of Altec Capistrano and surely the finest
pair in the world. All original components and everything is working perfectly.
The mirroring means that there is a left and a right speaker - one baffle board
is reversed so that the midrange units of the left and right speakers are
towards the middle of the room while the woofers are close to the outside of
the room. This means perfect imaging. I reversed the polarity on one speaker
cable to get the perfect stereo image. You may not need to do this as it is
based on placement. Fantastic live, big sound, dynamic, and great presence that
the Altec Voice of Theatre Speakers are known for.

 

They underwent a very expensive and time-consuming professional
furniture refinish to as-new lacquered walnut finish. This was accomplished by
the top furniture restoration company in Ohio. The tops and legs are solid
walnut. Additionally, the grill cloth is close match to the original and the
original Altec badges are present. Perfectly matched cosmetically and sonically.
Consider what something like this would cost to build today.

 

The 16 ohm components are 803B 15" Woofer, 802D Horn
Driver, 811B Horn, N-800E Crossover. One of the woofers has a small dustcap
indent obviously not visible with the speaker grill cloth and with no impact on
sound.

 

I used these for several years with the HH Scott 222-d and Leben
300X integrated amplifiers for which they are a perfect match. They will not
need more than a few watts per channel.

 

LOCAL PICKUP IS WELCOME AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (Please observe
COVID guidelines.) International buyers welcome. I can help you arrange for
shipping but it will be your responsibility to obtain quotes, pay for the
shipping directly to the shipper, and have these packed up, picked up and
shipped. My zip code is 45069. Add 3% for Paypal for USA addresses and 4% for
Paypal internationally.

 

My feedback on ebay is also 100% with ~ 120 transactions.

 

Web link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQBostjCbc4 - very similar pair



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Feb 15, 20
5:39am

Measurements: 30" H x 47" L x 23.5" D each. Weight (estimate):
125 lbs. each.

Includes:

A pair of Altec
Capistrano (Finest Pair in the World).

 

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