Altec 1570B, checking for interest

centervolume · 26th August 2010, 08:32 AM

Hello
brand new member here. I have a single, unmolested 1570B that I am freeing from the project pile. Checking for interest.

Pictures, additional info available on request.

Thanks!

CV

Cobra2 · 26th August 2010, 02:53 PM

Price?

Arne K

centervolume · 27th August 2010, 02:35 AM

It's been a while since I've seen one sell. They were sort of hot for a while after the article featuring them came out. I think they peaked out near a grand when times weren't so lean. Seems we're a ways from those days sadly, yet the piece is
still a classic... so I guess I am willing to adjust downward significantly. Like my title indicates, I am really guaging interest. The only interest I have is
From one of tutay's pals and we haven't discussed price. I am a motivated seller though.

Hit me with some figures if you like. Maybe we can find a deal.

Apex Jr · 27th August 2010, 04:16 AM

Where are you located, and will you ship

Steve

centervolume · 27th August 2010, 11:16 AM

I am in the gulf coast area. Due to the weight of the item (approx 65 pounds iirc), my first wish would be to arrange a pickup or meeting within a certain radius type of deal. Being motivated however, I certainly am not going to rule out shipping. International would likely be frightfully expensive and I am not interested in circumventing duties by falsifying customs declarations. I have shipped a fair amount of audio but mostly guitar amps. The closest thing I have handled to this is a leslie amp or two. I have access to materials to pack but would be interested in some guidance on techniques that are known to work, building a crate, shipping tubes separately, not really sure.

bear · 27th August 2010, 02:38 PM

Tubes get packed separately and in energy absorbing materials... polyester fiberfill is a good choice. Then into a box. That's for the 2 x 811a. The other tubes are more rugged. If you get the right box you can put it under the cage in the amp...

The unit if it has the cover and front panel(??) can be boxed with solid styrofoam sheets into a tight fitting cardboard box. I like to use "strapping tape" to reinforce. An extra layer of cardboard inside the box is not a bad idea. THEN this tight fitting box with the unit inside gets put into a larger box that is filled with styro shipping peanuts. The fill of the peanuts needs to be full - >3" all around is good... Now it can get thrown about without damaging the unit. Extra cardboard to stiffen the corners isn't a bid idea here either... this works.

I buy dead 1570b amps, if I can find them...

_-_-bear

Oh, I have NEW exact replica (actually slightly better) unpainted ready for paint FRONT PANELs for the 1570!! PM me.

centervolume · 29th August 2010, 03:58 PM

I have 2 offers, currently standing at 625

26th August 2010, 08:32 AM	#1
centervolume diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2010	Altec 1570B, checking for interest Hello brand new member here. I have a single, unmolested 1570B that I am freeing from the project pile. Checking for interest. Pictures, additional info available on request. Thanks! CV

26th August 2010, 02:53 PM	#2
Cobra2 DIY ! diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Stavanger, Norway	Price? Arne K __________________ Ars longa, vita brevis

27th August 2010, 02:38 PM	#6
bear expert in tautology diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New York State USA	Tubes get packed separately and in energy absorbing materials... polyester fiberfill is a good choice. Then into a box. That's for the 2 x 811a. The other tubes are more rugged. If you get the right box you can put it under the cage in the amp... The unit if it has the cover and front panel(??) can be boxed with solid styrofoam sheets into a tight fitting cardboard box. I like to use "strapping tape" to reinforce. An extra layer of cardboard inside the box is not a bad idea. THEN this tight fitting box with the unit inside gets put into a larger box that is filled with styro shipping peanuts. The fill of the peanuts needs to be full - >3" all around is good... Now it can get thrown about without damaging the unit. Extra cardboard to stiffen the corners isn't a bid idea here either... this works. I buy dead 1570b amps, if I can find them... _-_-bear Oh, I have NEW exact replica (actually slightly better) unpainted ready for paint FRONT PANELs for the 1570!! PM me. __________________ _-_-bear http://www.bearlabs.com [...2SJ74 Toshiba bogus asian parts - beware! ] -- Btw, I don't actually know anything, FYI --

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27th August 2010, 02:35 AM	#3
centervolume diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2010	It's been a while since I've seen one sell. They were sort of hot for a while after the article featuring them came out. I think they peaked out near a grand when times weren't so lean. Seems we're a ways from those days sadly, yet the piece is still a classic... so I guess I am willing to adjust downward significantly. Like my title indicates, I am really guaging interest. The only interest I have is From one of tutay's pals and we haven't discussed price. I am a motivated seller though. Hit me with some figures if you like. Maybe we can find a deal.

27th August 2010, 04:16 AM	#4
Apex Jr diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Torrance, Calif	Where are you located, and will you ship Steve

27th August 2010, 11:16 AM	#5
centervolume diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2010	I am in the gulf coast area. Due to the weight of the item (approx 65 pounds iirc), my first wish would be to arrange a pickup or meeting within a certain radius type of deal. Being motivated however, I certainly am not going to rule out shipping. International would likely be frightfully expensive and I am not interested in circumventing duties by falsifying customs declarations. I have shipped a fair amount of audio but mostly guitar amps. The closest thing I have handled to this is a leslie amp or two. I have access to materials to pack but would be interested in some guidance on techniques that are known to work, building a crate, shipping tubes separately, not really sure.

29th August 2010, 03:58 PM	#7
centervolume diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2010	I have 2 offers, currently standing at 625

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