Heath AS-101 history timeline, (HeathKit Altec Valencia internals in kit form)

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As the title says, looking for information about the HeathKit AS-101 production timeline

Came across some historical data in Stereo & Hi-Fi Times winter 1974 magazine:

Altec 846B $399.00 each, weight 99 lbs also available in sanded unfinished Birch w/ cloth grill for $349 each

Heath AS-101 $269 each weight 101lbs the finish was called Walnut, however Audio magazine October 1974 listed them as Pecan finish $319.95 as a kit…

My AS-101s have a Bi-amp post option

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The internal color is a bit more green than the older gray/green I’ve seen, not sure that’s very discernible…




Thanks,
Andy
 
They were 259.95 in 1970

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Altec Lansing Valencia vs. Heathkit AS-101

Hi, Can someone tell me the significant differences between these models? Jeremy
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Help with Heathkit AS 101

Hello all, I am new to this forum and this is my first post. Please bare with me. I have searched the forums for an answer to my questions but I suppose because I am so new to this I am trying to learn the technical basics of sound output, etc on a much more basic level which sometimes gets...
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New Heathkit AS101 owner - First post.

Originally Posted by alancohen I still read the 6.8K as 6.8 ohms. and REW is definitely set to start at zero Hz. Put a meter on it and see what it act
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gortnipper said:
They were 259.95 in 1970

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Altec Lansing Valencia vs. Heathkit AS-101

Hi, Can someone tell me the significant differences between these models? Jeremy
www.diyaudio.com www.diyaudio.com

Help with Heathkit AS 101

Hello all, I am new to this forum and this is my first post. Please bare with me. I have searched the forums for an answer to my questions but I suppose because I am so new to this I am trying to learn the technical basics of sound output, etc on a much more basic level which sometimes gets...
www.audioheritage.org

New Heathkit AS101 owner - First post.

Originally Posted by alancohen I still read the 6.8K as 6.8 ohms. and REW is definitely set to start at zero Hz. Put a meter on it and see what it act
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Thanks for that, searching the info ive found an add from 1976

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... and from my own somewhat random collection of Heathkit catalogs & ephemera:

(from a 1972 catalog)

I assume that you know that Heathkit's 'repackaging' of Altec drivers/designs goes way back. If you didn't, here's an example. 😎
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source: https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Catalogs/Allied-Catalogs/Heathkit 1958.pdf

PS I assume youse guyses know about these resources -- but, on the off chance that you don't...

ELECTRONICS CATALOGS: Allied Heathkit Olsen and others

A collection of consumer and professional electronics supply catalogs from Allied, Heathkit, Radio Shack and others.
worldradiohistory.com

Home - VE5JL's Heathkit catalogs

A collection of Heathkit catalogs from a bygone era
heathkitcatalogs.com
 
mhardy6647 said:
oh, and -- as long as I am at it :confused: :confused: :confused: :o -- in 1961, following the lead of the US car manufacturers, Heathkit even downsized their Legato ;)

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source: https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Catalogs/Consumer/Heathkit-1961-Fall-Winter.pdf
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Thanks so much, yeah I knew it went to 1960, my oldest audio magazines are 1956/57 and they don’t have any mention—but that’s an argument from silence :chin

Searching for the first & last offering of the AS-101

Heath‘s first offering of the AS-101 with the bi-amp option (your 1972 add is the earliest so far)


VR

Andy
 
adnick said:
Thanks so much, yeah I knew it went to 1960, my oldest audio magazines are 1956/57 and they don’t have any mention—but that’s an argument from silence :chin

Searching for the first & last offering of the AS-101

Heath‘s first offering of the AS-101 with the bi-amp option (your 1972 add is the earliest so far)


VR

Andy
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Glad to be of service.
As many have doubtless noted, I take the monkeys and typewriters approach to posting on internet audio forums. Once in a while, I'll get one right and/or even be useful. ;)
I do always try to provide light entertainment, of course -- 'cause so much else doesn't these days. :confused: :o :rolleyes:
 
Find it interesting that there’s not more information on the AS-101 history, got to be a backstory in there somewhere :think
 
Mine are from either 1970 or 1971, only a single set of hookups on the back panel.
I'm going from memory on the date, not sure how I got that, maybe date codes?

BillWojo
 
BillWojo said:
Mine are from either 1970 or 1971, only a single set of hookups on the back panel.
I'm going from memory on the date, not sure how I got that, maybe date codes?

BillWojo
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Bill:

That fits with my research so far, I’ve looked through every online catalog that’s available from 1956-80 and the offer of the AS-101 is probably 1970- 1977 however not all the catalogs are available.

1970-1971 single speaker post
1972-1977 bi-amp capability

Some adds list “Walnut“ finish while others “Pecan“ and I’ve noticed that in website pictures some cabinets are slightly lighter colored than others….

One thing of note, the Radio Museum entry date is “1965??” and that’s obviously incorrect Speaker AS-101 Speaker-P Heathkit Brand, Heath Co.; Benton Harbor MI | Radiomuseum


Thanks for contributing,
Andy
 
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