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A Hidden "Feature" of the Cornwall IV

The Cornwall IV is so sensitive in all respects.  Source, cables, power, time of day, recording, tubes---it is so revealing of changes you make.  I won't say it's scientifically transparent.  Instead, I'd say that it's overtly shows a difference with every change you make.  That can become a game or enjoyable in its own right, and draw you away from the music.

The good news is the Cornwall IVs are clearly a musical speaker.  This translates into most swaps of gear in and out sounding pleasant in their own right.    

Here's the problem:   I can easily sit tight with the Cornwalls and any decent setup of attached kit. But it is so utterly intoxicating to hear so many different things play with the Cornwalls.  

Curiosity killed the cat.  This cat might end up in bankruptcy!

What a wonderful loudspeaker. 
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jet88
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@buddy,

I was considering a Yamaha AS3000, as I like Japanese SS amps, but heard a refresh was coming. I waited but nothing happened and gave up, went shopping, and discovered the Luxman. I bet your 2200 will rock with Cornwalls.
jet88
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I rocked KG4.2 speakers for 12 years, built and bought in 1992. Everyone who heard them loved it. Paired with a Mirage 15 sub and an 80s era Marantz it sounded beautiful.

I have Cornwall IV's and a Luxman L509X now, and it's absolutely transcendental.

Like most gear, pairing with the right components can make all the difference. The Cornwall's are no exception.
jet88
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@jbhiller, I demoed 6 solid state and 2 tube amps in the general price range of the Luxman, about $8-12k and decided it was "the one". I am a year in now and could not be happier (unless it was with much more expensive gear of course!). I think it has enough of the richness of tubes with the benefits of solid state to be just perfect. If you ever get the chance, demo the L509X. It's a wonderful amp.

I don't do the holy war thing with X is superior to Y. All quality gear is great. The companies that design it are full of smart people who know what they are doing. The difference is the flavor and what tickles your tastes in that special way. For me, I love horns and the Klipsch sound.
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