Heathkit. AS-101 speakers?

[Sancho22]

I know several folks here use the Altec Valencia/Flamenco speakers with great success with Shindo gear. I stupidly missed a local Valencia 846A last year. I found locally a Heathkit AS-101 with the below specs (similar to the Valencia):
impedance - 8 Ohms
Power rating - 30-50 Watts
Sensitivity - 97 db SPL
Crossover frequency - 800 Hz

Altec Components are : 416-8A woofers, 806-8A drivers, 811B horns

Any thoughts/experience?
Thanks for any advice!

[62caddy]

Heathkit AS 101 is the Altec Valencia/Flamenco in kit form with absolutely genuine Altec components. Crossover in the Heathkit version is said to be better than on the actual Altec built model but I have no further details on this. Recommended amplifier power is 10 - 50 w according to the catalog. In reality, 3 watts will empty the room.

I have a pair of Heathkit AS 21 which is the same deal in Altec Laguna/Malibu.

[Sancho22]

Thanks!

[fjn04]

Sancho - According to the 8 Ohm spec, the Heathkit speaker would have the same impedance rating as a Valencia 846B. You may be better served if you hold out for a 16 Ohm speaker, such as an 846A. Cheers -Don

[62caddy]

Agreed, 16 ohm is well suited for tube amplification. AS 21 is 16 ohm.

[Sancho22]

Thanks guys - figured as much but wanted to check - much appreciated!