I have a pair of beautiful walnut Large Advents for sale. As you can see, these are in very nice condition with only a couple of small bumps that aren't very noticeable. Grills are superb. They are in amazing condition given that they were built in 1974! I believe these must have been reconed before I acquired them, as they are in perfect playing condition. Though the cabinets are in good condition, still if I were keeping them, I'd refinish them because of a small difference in finish shading. (One might have been closer to a sunny window.) But it's certainly not needed.
The audio presentation from these is absolutely first rate, with unbelievable low-end extension and a variable tweeter gain switch for personally preferred highs. This model probably was Henry Kloss's crowning achievement, a large step forward from most of the loudspeakers that preceded it. I believe it is one of
Stereophile's Top 100 Loudspeakers of all time.
I have linked to one person's review of the Large Advents. Understandably, after almost 40 years since it's development, information is difficult to come by.
http://www.epinions.com/content_411298795140
There is currently a pair of these for sale on fleabay (with a bid of $299 currently) that may not be as nice as these. For my Audioholics brethren, I'd like to offer these up at $200 + UPS store packaging/shipping. Paypal is preferred.
You can also see the Advents in this photo of a recent vintage/semi-vintage speaker shootout we had.
