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In Reply to: RE: Recommended amp for Voice of the Theater (VOTT) Speakers posted by SoundSurfing on June 08, 2015 at 16:18:01
yes they should be fun (granted that you have a room large enough to house them).
Once done try them with whatever electronics you have @ hand, but listen @ reasonable sound levels (they can go REALLY LOUD, but don't crank them).
My main concern (if they were mine) would be the electronic parts in the crossovers, which most likely require refurbishing.
I've run A5 & A7's with various amplifiers (original Altec tube & solid state amps, Phase Linear 400 - not recommended and Dynaco/Scott/Eico tube amps).
An inexpensive integrated tube amp that I have ZERO hands on experience with (but one that I'm seriously looking into in order to simplify my system) is noted @ the link below ($400 delivered & it has good solid online reviews).
Just mentioning it, the amp, as it is well within your budget and I suspect that it's lower damping factor will mate well with the A7's when, used in a home environment (it will flesh out the bass).
Looks like the amp will be back in stock in July 2015.
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SoundSurfing, A7s were originally P.A. monitors. Late bud Hippie John used two '65 A7s as P.A. monitors with his band Working Class. Which opened for the Who inside Sactown's Aud'Torem in mid-60s. Who needed a vocal monitor, & thus his p.a. performed over-time duty. Because they liked its' clear-yet-powerful projection. Courtesy Altec 1569A amplification. Two 6CA7s, two 6CG7s, & a 5U4GB rectifier topology (pre-amp was Altec 1567A). After his band broke up, he'd only use them to rock special occasion par-tays, powered by a former band member's Macintosh amp. "Because that's what they used at Woodstock", he reasoned. These pups roar, as the Who once attested on Sactown's main stage. Even though A7s don't need much wattage, SoundSurfing, they'll reward your ears if you utilize a higher wattage amp's reserve power. 73s para Sactown
They carried around four of them, powered by Mac MC-60's. Good Golly, Miss Molly!
I've used them @ home as well as for larger venue applications and for home use my 3-4 watt Bottlehead amps would be more than decent.
What are your rec's for home use within budget (would be nice if the OP would provide room dimensions)?
Once again, the speakers/crossovers will need to be refurbished -w- perhaps a crossover frequency change (another added expense).
If you want to have the crossover refurbished, or need other parts or service, you might look to Great Plains Audio who work on Altec speakers.
Best,
George Roland
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