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Originally Posted by Idler
Lately I've been working on my Valencias, preparing to cut new back panels and playing with the Werner Jagusch crossover. I was trying to be good! But what to my wandering eyes should appear, but a local estate auction including a lovely pair of Altec Iconic Flamencos.
I had to bring them home. So far they look really nice. I've opened up one of them and they are very clean. Date code on 806A driver indicates 1965. Does this sync with Iconic manufacturing dates? Both drivers indicate 16 ohms. When I get time I will hook them up for a listen. Then I will have to make a big decision! Only one pair will be able to stay. As one of my co-workers likes to say, it is a first-world problem. Truly an embarrassment of riches.
Idler
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Hey Idler,
I'm kinda in the same position but a bit reversed. I've had my Flamencos for a while now. I have my Werner's and new baltic birch plywood backs, but I'm needing some time to dedicate to put it all together.
For me personally, I prefer the look of the Valencias. Definitely more neutral and not as much of a 'statement' like the Flamencos, but it's all a matter of taste. That said, I do recall Art Dudley mentioning some sonic differences between the two when he review the Flamencos.
I think regardless, you will come out a winner! Congrats on the purchase.