Charles Turner

Artto... Assuming you can get ma & pa to make copies I would like one also...I can either send you a money order or paypal (whichever is easier for you) once you know the final price. thanks...charles...chasmturner@yahoo.com

Mobile... Thanks for the clarification of production year on my cornwalls and I have no plans to part with the original B networks...one day I may decide to switch back. The twisted pair speaker cable you mentioned is the one I decided once before to try but I've just not had a chance to get it done...it seemed to represent the best value of all the options I researched. A bit off topic but i've spent a few weeks building a Microsoft Access Database for my lps...I decided to build my own in Access because it allows me to easily make changes, do queries, and eventually port it down to a Windows CE based "Palm" device to carry with me to garage/estate sales and thrift stores.

I just realized it might be helpful when you evaluate my recommendation to know what components I use... Rega 25 turntable Micro Benz H2 "woodbody" cartridge McIntosh C-15 SS preamp McIntosh MC225 Tube amplifier 12 guage Monster speaker cable Double shielded "orange" Radio Shack interconnects

I'm sure someone on this board will disagree but I chose the Cornwalls over the Klipschorns and I have never regreted my decision. It was the late 70s and I listened mostly to rock and they simply sounded more realistic to me for rock and roll. The Klipschorns sounded a bit better on classical but not enough so to make me change my decision. At the time I seldom listened to jazz and the price difference was not really a significant factor. Although a now listen to rock, jazz, and classical I still prefer the cornwalls. The closest I've ever come to country is Neil Young and he sounds wonderful. I've not paid enough attention to the criteria to know for sure if mine are Cornwall Is or IIs. The horns are mounted horizontally with the speaker standing on it's shortest side. The components are K-33 woofers, K-55 mids, and K-77 tweeters with type B crossover. Serial numbers are 8P864 and 8P865. I recently moved the cornwalls into a smaller room (12 x 15 x 8) and changed the crossovers to ALKs and the sound is overall smoother and some of the harshness I found present in a smaller room is gone.

Try "An Austin Rhythm and Blues Christmas". It was released in 1986 on Epic and features various groups including The Fabulous Thunderbirds. The first song is "Boogie Woogie Santa Claus".

Thanks for the info on mono vs stereo and first pressings. I'm beginning to develop a new respect for these old mono recordings...I confess I always believed you needed two channels to hear a detailed soundstage and easily identify the individual instruments. Turns out a few of these are also first releases. I doubt I would ever sell them but it's nice to know they might have value to someone other than myself.

That's ok..."by the way, which one's pink?"

I just listened to an old lp I found at a thrift store - Bolero - RCA Red Seal LM-1984 - Charles Munch, Boston Symphony and I'm truely amazed...I didn't know an old mono recording could sound so wonderful. It has a white dog with a shaded maroon background on a red label. The cover is pristen and the vinyl appears unplayed. Is this the sound of the coveted "shaded dog"? Do all the old red seal recordings (in good condition)sound this good or did I just stumble onto an exception? This is one I would recommend looking for in the garage sales.

Thanks...I vaguely remember that. I checked on the web and it looks like it was sold to All Music Guide but I'll start watching for one in the used book stores.

I used the Penguin Guide to CDs when I was trying to build a basic library of classical CDs and it was fairly useful. I have found it less useful in evaluating lps unless they happen to also have been reissued on CD. Is anyone aware of a guide for classical recordings that focuses on lps? Even if it's no longer published I might be able to find it in a used book shop. thanks

I'm a bit embarrased to admit I just spoke to Audio Classics and the problem was "very corroded tube sockets and intermittent connections within these sockets". Repair costs were $65 + shipping. I probably should have not been so quick to box it up and send it off but it's been such a pleasant little amp I didn't want to take a chance.

If you can start a conversation with the person running the garage sale ask them if they have "an old turntable that still works"...especially if you see CDs or any type of stereo equipment. If they tell you their's is broken ask them if they have any old records they can't play anymore they would be interested in selling. I've had a couple of people go back into the house and bring out their stack of old records for me to look thru. Also...I find "estate sales" in older neighborhoods more productive than typical garage sales...but you have to be there on the first day.

Just to clarify... I was not the original owner of the amp and it appears it was DOA when Audio Classics received it for repair. As far as I know their initial work was fine...that's why I chose to return it to them for follow up. They appear to have an excellent reputation and I didn't want anyone to conclude otherwise.

The amp was shipped last week to Audio Classics after I received a response indicating it was probably a power supply problem...estimated repair costs $200. When I noticed they priced a "Special" MC225 on their website at $5,000 I decided not to risk cleaning the tube sockets myself I'll update all when it is returned.

Small world...I remember Les from when he worked the repair bench at the Hillcrest on Lovers Lane. I bought several things from him over the years...he's the one who sold me on the Cornwalls. He's also the reason I upgraded to the McIntosh tubes recently...I first heard the Cornwalls on McIntosh tube gear.

Since I know little about electronics I will quote from the work order of Richard Modafferi from Audio Classics dated 2/15/01. "...Terminal board, B- and B+ power supplies rebuilt with new parts as needed...R. Modafferi's 12AU7 modification - increases life of this tube while also slightly increasing power output...Inrush limiter replaced..." New Parts: CL80 inrush limiter NTE 558 diode 110uf/475v mallory FP elect. capacitor 22uf/500v aparague elect. capacitor 22uf/100v mallory elect. capacitor 110K(ohm?)/1w RCD film resistor six 2-watt RCD film resistors 68(ohm?) AB carbon resistor two .1uf/250v sprague 730p capacitors four .047uf/600v sprague 715p capacitors The previous owner also replaced the power tubes with a matched quad set of EH 7591As. To the best of my knowledge the amp has not been biased since this work order...I know I've not done it...wouldn't know how. I've sent an email to Audio Classics late today but I've not heard back. thanks...charles

Thanks for all the quick responses...the Mac has been taken off-line until repairs are made. The previous owner had it rebuilt in Feb 01 by Audio Classics so I'll probably send it to them. Dallas used to have a reputable shop, Hillcrest Hi Fi, but I think they've sold out and gone Home Theater. Not to worry Jim, the cornwalls will be safe. I have a set of Stax Lamda Omega headphones and Stax tube headphone amp as a backup...these are really something magical if you've not heard them before. thanks again...charles

Apologies if this is a dumb question...this is my first tube amp. I've had an old McIntosh MC225 amp (4 EH7591A) for about two years with no problems. About two weeks ago I noticed a dull popping sound from both cornwall woofers that gradually increased in frequency until it leveled off into a hum. The last 7591A started glowing brightly, put out a lot of heat and some odor. It worked fine the next night but the same thing just happened again, only this time it was the second power tube. Again I turned it off, let it cool down, and now it's fine. Is this how power tubes act before they die or do I have a different problem? Many thanks...charles

Question from one who does not know. I, too, collect records but always buy the reissued Blue Notes for $15 to $25. I do not know if this one was reissued. Do the original deep groove ones sound better? I always guessed the surface noise due to age would give the edge to the reissued versions. I use a Rega 25 with Micro Benz hard body, McIntosh tubes, and Cornwalls. thanks

Thanks again for the continued feedback...I was watching the ebay auction on the pro heresy's in the "road" cabinets but I was not willing to go past $450. I see another member of this board wanted them more...congrats. Maybe I will come across some old ones in birch I can refinish for him one day...or then again, maybe he will give up his new hobby.

I've collected all but one of this set individually and found each to be good traditional jazz for this period. I know nothing about the seller but it might be a good deal for someone. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=905741026

Many thanks on the advice...especially the recommendation on JBL. My son is just beginning his hobby...bought 2 turntables and a mixer this weekend. I was hoping to use Heresy's so if he changed his mind he would still have a good pair for a home stereo. I will save your email and get back to you for JBL advice if he sticks with it.

My pre-teen son has taken up being a DJ as a hobby (school parties etc). I bought him a couple of turntables and a mixer and now need speakers. Having Cornwalls myself, I am thinking of a pair of Heresy's. Anyone have any opinions as to whether these would work well for this purpose? Also I notice several variations...industrial etc...which one would be best? thanks

Thanks...I was afraid it was not worth the effort.

I have an old Sansui 5000X receiver (solid state, 60 watts RMS 8 ohms, my first stereo system) and I was thinking of using it for my son's first stereo. It's big, heavy, lots of knobs, wood cabinet...all the things you wanted in the mid 70s. I turned it on after 15 years in the closet and the right channel made some noise, faded out, and blew the right channel fuse. Any ideas? Is it worth repairing? thanks Cornwall Is Stax Lambda and SRM T1 tube Rega 25 turntable Micro Benz MC H2 McIntosh MC225 McIntosh C15 McIntosh MR71