Spendor SP 1/2e....TECH HELP NEEDED!

Before you do anything else I recommend that you join the Spendor user group at the link below.  There are guys on this forum who have enormous experience with troubleshooting and restoring Spendors, and specifically the BC-1 line. Best of luck.

I did some testing. Swapped amps and tables. Turns out there's a bit going on. 

Tweeter in left speaker is out, mid in right speaker is out. Woofers work fine it looks like, at least from a movement standpoint.

The plan now is to replace the tweeters and the mids in both cabinets, reassess and more than likely send the drivers in to Millersound to be restored after hearing them.

Hoping to get them as close to back to baseline as possible.

Is it possible a crossover is at fault? And not a driver?

My SP2/2 are 35 years old and drivers are working great (ESL57 owner)

All 3 of the Marantz units (2285b, 2240, 2235b) and the Arcam A19 unit are integrated. The only tube is the 222.

The first thing I would try is borrow a integrated amp from someone .

Its possible it’s not your speakers but a channel on your electronics .

rule of thumb. Always confirm ,by testing every combination .

your equipment sounds old all the more reason to check ,1 bad or old capacitor or resistor can compromise a channel.

Well then, you've got a great set of speakers there that you'll really enjoy and be proud to show off. They are old school for sure, but I love that. I had the SP100's twice and loved them. 

I’d say 8/10. Near perfect with a critical eye.

You will be very happy with them when they are restored. Great speakers. What's the condition of the cabinets by the way? 

@jetter wow you are absolutely right. Sending literally Friday.

@ellisjnorman 

Do yourself a big favor and call Bill at Millersound.

They do fantastic work, are quick, and very reasonable.  You will not be disappointed.  Search A'gon for accolades.  There is likely no need to buy new woofers.  Probably should have had them repair your other drivers also, but water under the bridge.

Millersound Speaker Refoaming, Speaker Reconing and Repair Services

Okay, so I purchased replacement tweeters and mids. Now, I need to new woofers or upgrade woofers. 

Anyone know if there's a way to get in touch with Derek direct to ask suggestions for woofers?

you can also try the spendor user group for advice... seems pretty dedicated to keeping the lovely age old sp series speakers alive and kickin’

several of the main players in the development of the original spendor series (now known as the classic series) are there and contribute with advice regularly (derek hughes, terry miles, etc etc)

Any ideas on how to source woofers?

You have an excellent speaker and it's well worth replacing the damaged parts. I first bought my 1/2e's in 2002, sold them 10 years later, then bought another set in 2017 and this pair isn't going anywhere. The new Spendor Classic series pales in comparison to what you own, which were made when Spencer and Derek Hughes were still with the company. For your stated budget you would be hard pressed to do better and get something with a midrange as magical as the 1/2e. This coming from someone who owns 3 pairs of Quad ESL 57s.

Also, I do love the speaker if they can be repaired without breaking the bank.