Cornman

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" I would bet somewhere between 75% volume to max would be the sweet spot. " My ears seem to agree with you Westcoastdrums at least in preliminary testing . Somewhere around 50% the signal seems not to be saturated enough. I would like to hear that confirmed by Oppo . Reassuring to hear that from you Dizrotus , I suspect there are several others with similar experience.

There was one on on Audiogon a few days ago not sure if it still there, but I think they do show up fairly often at reasonable prices. Good luck

I agree Pbphoto , Impedance matching seams to be one of the biggest issues and how unfettered ( original )has the signal become passing thru the pre . Shu the gain control was probably one of the reasons I never tried direct before . But my gear this time had gain control on both the Oppo 980H remote and the Latino Amp.so there was plenty of control. I am still trying to understand if there is any advantage too running the oppo at max output or is the quality still the same when i turn down the oppo signal strength .

Thats been the question , at least for me the past couple months . Dont no why I never tried the direct approach before ( from source to power amp direct no pre ) . As I started to put togehter a system I ordered a few components . The B. Latino ST120 arrived first so not having a pre decided to give it a try with no pre .pushing the Cornscallas . Quickly I was smilling, and thinking these Lation amps and the Cornscallas are a good match -good synergy ,sounds dam good .A few days latter a BAT vk30 pre arrived and I thought things are going to really get good now . Wrong,,, the sound was smoother but lost a lot of bass and dynamics . Ten years ago or so , Mark our Juicy Music creator posted in a lively thread that was going on at the time about Why WE need a Power Pre Amp. rather then a passive . Wish I could find that post again . How many of you have tried direct and what was your experience ? I have not giving up on pre amps, I have two more pre amps ( Cary slp98p F1 and a Prima Luna Dialogue Premium ) on the way so more fun testing to be had . Hopefully one will take away some small harshness in some upper mid range fq . with out loosing bass and dynamics . If you have never tried direct, give it a spin you might be surprised, or at least its a good way to economically get started in separate components .

My experience is the same as Jeff's . In fact I am surprised this thread went on this long . There is no comparison they are two different types of " jewels ", different seize, different cost .

Buying Joe's Tang Band drivers with horns for a start . Right Rudy we are blessed to be Texan's .

Yep the Cornman is up to his neck here in uncharted waters with the Oris horns . Had just gotten my Cornscallas all dialed in & bam . Had no plans to change speakers but the lure of the Oris was just too much to resist . Thanks for the deal Joesporster.

Also compare it with Bob Crites ,

Congrats Kevin, (you lucky rascal ) you beat me to those drivers. 😛

While I was having the Auto Bias Board installed in my new B. Latino ST120 thought why not add some Bling . Soo got the no longer needed bias poin'st in front of chassis replaced with meters that monitor the bias - confirming the AB board is doing its job > very calming for audionervouso, 😀 and Oh those Blue lite meter's - just in time for New Year . Happy New Year Everyone >>>>###*******

Gee sure wish I were closer to ya. There is some good gear there . Best of luck with sale.

Thanks Billy, its good to be back. Happy Holiday's ----

Or will consider other similar quality product . maybe even separate DAC & spinner - 😎

Best wishes for you & your family . I can completely understand your feelings, when I lost my wife I said the same thing & sold almost everything audio. But 4 years later here I am back again.

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Rodger that ! I wrote a similar testimonial couple weeks ago myself . Enjoy ,

Re: the upgraded transformers , were these something you requested from Bob for this build or an option he offered at the time . I don't see that on his web site listed as an option. Just curious , seems like it would be advantageous . Have you ever heard the stock Latino VTA 120 in comparisons to your upgrade ? Best of wishes with sell . Sincerely, Cornman

No moss growing on this family owned business . Over the years many people have praised there products & service . In decade past I purchased some Capacitors . Late this Monday afternoon I spoke with Michael on the phone and place an order for some gear , 10 pieces that make a bulky shipment . Thought I might receive by Friday or Saturday, but did not ask. Much to my amazement and pleasure they were on my porch Wednesday morning ! Now that's first class in my book . So just wanted to give a shout out to them . Now if they just sound any good ,, ummm,, just kidding Michael .

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Howdy Travis . Yes still in same home of twenty years . Being a fourth maybe 5th generation Texan its not to likely I will be found else where. Thanks for asking, and I will never forget you & Luthers generosity & support. 🤠

Hello old friends & new friends to be . It has been a long 31/2 years of reassembling my self , but now the music is back in my life again. This forum was always like a second home for me & I was always treated like family . So now I am starting to rebuild a system. The plan for now is to buy some VRD's or VTL st70's,, OR ---- (what ya got for sale ) and convert my Cornwalls to Cornscallas . I have a lot of reading here on the forum to catch up on . So let the fun begin, it,s great to be back. Cornman

Any wood, more upgrades the better . Thats right the Cornman is back..

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