For Sale: Raal and Raven ribbons

audiokinesis · 08:37 AM

Pair used Raal 140-15D ribbons. Good working order. You'll have to make your own gaskets and maybe solder new wires onto the back. Here's a link:

RAAL: 140-15D

Asking $500 plus shipping. Foam wedgies included.

* * * *

Take a deep breath. These next ones don't come up very often.

Pair used Raven R3.1 ribbons. Good working order. Maybe you've fantasized about the big Ravens, now you can own a pair.

Here's a PDF with propaganda, specs, and curves for the R3; the R3.1 is essentially the same but has a better faceplate (they use the same diaphragm):

http://www.gmitchell.net/raven_r3.pdf

The faceplate on the R3.1 is more like the one on the new R3.2:

http://www.orcadesign.com/products/raven/ravenr3.htm#

Note that the R3.1 weights about 58 pounds, and used Neodymium magnets. These things are beasts. If you get too close with a screwdriver, they will rip it right out of your hands. Plan to just set them down on top of your wooferboxes. Be careful!!

Asking $800 + shipping for the pair. Price includes twelve(!) pairs of replacement ribbons along replacement with instructions. If you follow the crossover and power handling recommendations, the original diaphragms will last you for many many years. If you don't, you get eleven more tries.

By way of comparision, the new R3.2 has a more advanced and rugged diaphragm, lesser magnet structure, lower efficiency, and higher power handling. And costs $4,480 per pair. The R3.1 is in the same league if you're careful with the crossover and don't overpower it.

I will build separate wooden shipping crates for each R3.1. If you pick them up so that I don't have to build crates, take $150 off the price.

e-mail me at: audiokinesis at yahoo dot com

Duke

GaloDourado · 23rd September 2011, 12:10 PM

Interested in the Raals. Email sent!

triode4 · 23rd September 2011, 04:34 PM

Pm'ed

ticknpop · 23rd September 2011, 05:00 PM

I'll take the raals if the first offer falls through.

ticknpop · 23rd September 2011, 05:32 PM

Actually i'll take the ravens

audiokinesis · 23rd September 2011, 07:09 PM

Sale pending on both.

Duke

triode4 · 23rd September 2011, 07:55 PM

I'm sure I wash the first to pm about the ravens.

audiokinesis · 23rd September 2011, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triode4

I'm sure I wash the first to pm about the ravens.

Yes, but someone e-mailed me ahead of you.

DaveM · 24th September 2011, 02:13 AM

I have to say that the reality is that what you are selling is worth more than you are asking. I jumped on the Raven line as soon as I saw the poset for several reasons but the foremost was that they are a steal at that price. I do believe you are short changing yourself.

audiokinesis · 24th September 2011, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveM

I have to say that the reality is that what you are selling is worth more than you are asking. I jumped on the Raven line as soon as I saw the poset for several reasons but the foremost was that they are a steal at that price. I do believe you are short changing yourself.

So maybe somebody gets a good deal. There are worse things in life.

23rd September 2011, 08:21 AM	#1
audiokinesis diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Preston, Idaho	For Sale: Raal and Raven ribbons Pair used Raal 140-15D ribbons. Good working order. You'll have to make your own gaskets and maybe solder new wires onto the back. Here's a link: RAAL: 140-15D Asking $500 plus shipping. Foam wedgies included. * * * * Take a deep breath. These next ones don't come up very often. Pair used Raven R3.1 ribbons. Good working order. Maybe you've fantasized about the big Ravens, now you can own a pair. Here's a PDF with propaganda, specs, and curves for the R3; the R3.1 is essentially the same but has a better faceplate (they use the same diaphragm): http://www.gmitchell.net/raven_r3.pdf The faceplate on the R3.1 is more like the one on the new R3.2: http://www.orcadesign.com/products/raven/ravenr3.htm# Note that the R3.1 weights about 58 pounds, and used Neodymium magnets. These things are beasts. If you get too close with a screwdriver, they will rip it right out of your hands. Plan to just set them down on top of your wooferboxes. Be careful!! Asking $800 + shipping for the pair. Price includes twelve(!) pairs of replacement ribbons along replacement with instructions. If you follow the crossover and power handling recommendations, the original diaphragms will last you for many many years. If you don't, you get eleven more tries. By way of comparision, the new R3.2 has a more advanced and rugged diaphragm, lesser magnet structure, lower efficiency, and higher power handling. And costs $4,480 per pair. The R3.1 is in the same league if you're careful with the crossover and don't overpower it. I will build separate wooden shipping crates for each R3.1. If you pick them up so that I don't have to build crates, take $150 off the price. e-mail me at: audiokinesis at yahoo dot com Duke Last edited by audiokinesis; 23rd September 2011 at 08:37 AM.

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23rd September 2011, 12:10 PM	#2
GaloDourado diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2010	Interested in the Raals. Email sent!

23rd September 2011, 04:34 PM	#3
triode4 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Indianapolis	Pm'ed

23rd September 2011, 05:00 PM	#4
ticknpop diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: toronto	I'll take the raals if the first offer falls through.

23rd September 2011, 05:32 PM	#5
ticknpop diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: toronto	Actually i'll take the ravens

23rd September 2011, 07:09 PM	#6
audiokinesis diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Preston, Idaho	Sale pending on both. Duke

23rd September 2011, 07:55 PM	#7
triode4 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Indianapolis	I'm sure I wash the first to pm about the ravens.

24th September 2011, 02:13 AM	#9
DaveM diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vermont	I have to say that the reality is that what you are selling is worth more than you are asking. I jumped on the Raven line as soon as I saw the poset for several reasons but the foremost was that they are a steal at that price. I do believe you are short changing yourself.

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