Better Amp for Cornwall IV's...

@jdmccall - If it "wasn't THAT loud", you may be a db-holic...

jdmccall - If it "wasn't THAT loud", you may be a db-holic...

Nah...I try to be careful.  If I can't hear the sound of my own natural speaking voice when the music is playing, I turn it down.  I usually stay in the 90-95dB range on peaks.  Loud but not TOO loud.

Just get what you want and it looks like the Denon is your choice.

Bill

I have a 70wpc PrimaLuna EVO 400 tube integrated that I drive my Cornwall IVs with and it provides waaaaaaaaay more than enough power to push the speakers to deafening levels without breaking a sweat.  Given that, I'm sure the 70wpc Denon would also be a great choice for the Cornwalls.

You mentioned the DCD-1600NE.  I just received the Denon DCD-A110 SACD player and I'm so impressed with it that it has me thinking about buying the matching integrated (PMA-A110).  In other words, I think your experience with your SACD player will mirror the experience you'll have with the PMA-1600NE.  I wouldn't hesitate for a second to buy the Denon amp if the quality of Denon's other hi-fi gear is any indication what to expect.

@kfscoll,

since CW4 so high efficiency and PL are tube, do you get any noise issues through the speakers or is it dead quiet?