RTA-12Bs vs RTA-12Cs ? Which one ?

GlennDog
GlennDog Posts: 3,120
edited July 2012 in Vintage Speakers
Got a line on the 12Bs I would really prefer the Cs (because I was told the Cs are "better") . . . Better how? Are the Bs upgradable? Should I hold out for preferred 12Cs? Is there anything wrong I need to look for on the 12Bs?

TY, again,

G
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited July 2012
    CRAP!

    These sold on CL in less than 30 minutes . . . asking price $100. . . Oh, well. Please respond to original post for future reference

    TY,

    G
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited July 2012
    Where are you? There are some near baltimore i saw.
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited July 2012
    GlennDog wrote: »
    Got a line on the 12Bs I would really prefer the Cs (because I was told the Cs are "better") . . . Better how? Are the Bs upgradable? Should I hold out for preferred 12Cs? Is there anything wrong I need to look for on the 12Bs?

    TY, again,

    G

    I think that the B's can be identical to C's. Late B's can = early C's, depends on the components used. I have C's that I'm the original owner of, and my Xover boards have 12B stamped on them. For $100 it was a no brainer.

    Sorry you missed out.

    I will say that doing full monty mods yields a substantial upgrade in sound quality, but it'll cost ya' due to the speaks having both upper and lower Xovers.
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited July 2012
    Buy b's any time u see them. Then buy c's when u see them! Ive had both and i like the c's better, however the diff are subtle but never the less audiable. Either one is a true pleasure to listen to.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited July 2012
    brgman wrote: »
    Where are you? There are some near baltimore i saw.

    SW Michigan . . . not logistically convenient, oops!

    Thanks anywho, brgman . . . I appreciate it!
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited July 2012
    Thanks for the feedback guys, it's all welcomed info! Have a great weekend!

    G
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    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
    Rythmik F12
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