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Just wanted to wish the best to all in its path. -Rob

Thanks for all of the info. You have given me a wealth of it. Hopefully I can give a little back in the future. Ok, I will keep these curious hands away from the CWs for a while. I am thrilled with them as they are. It is a whole different world. I just wanted to poke around a bit inside but I will refrain for now. I guess I'll be able to stick my head through the opening of that big ol 15 incher if/when the time comes. Thanks again guys.

I have been wanting a tester for quite some time. Anyone who knows about these things check out what is at www.transcendentsound.com. Whadayathink?

Hello All. Here is an update. Thanks for the response thus far. The VPI has been spoken for several times by commited persons. The amps and the Merril are on hold for a couple of days until I can get some pics out to those who asked. If you are interested email me and I can put you on the list. I don't have commitments yet on anything else. Thanks again, Rob Oh, and please don't address me as "Grover". I am "Groover". Grover is a blue fuzzy little guy:)

Wow. Thanks for all of the interest. I will return all emails this evening. Funny, I thought the Genki would garner a lot of interest. Oh, regarding the bulb, you could always buy the 77 and go fishin. LOL. Or let me trade up for the 110. LOL. No, seriously I'll take a look around. Thanks again, Rob

Thanks for the listing tip. I will try to compile a list in the next couple of weeks. I live in SE CT, but am always greatful for an excuse to spend a weekend in Beantown.

I am planning on listing the following on ebay/audiogon in order to preserve my marriage. Being new to this most excellent forum, garymd informed me of the custom of listing here first(Plus I hear BigBusa ended up hospitalized for the beating he took here and I wouldn't be able to listen to my Cornwalls in the itc). So, here goes- *Mcintosh Mr-77: s#28y24.Looks excellent, works good.All meters/lights working except "stereo" indicator.I dropped new bulb inside of chassis when trying to change and closed her back up.Glass and front lettering just about perfect,rear lettering 75%. 450.00 *Soliloquy 6.2: s# 2116-00,2115-00.DOM 7/20/00.Fit/finish is as good as it gets.Beautiful cherry finish religously oiled.A solid 94lbs each.89db, 12ohm.Used succesfully with 8w 300b.Original grills have broken attachments.Have orig. man/packing so will ship. 850.00 *Aloia 11.01i: s#000719.Orig man,packing,blk war card,rciept.Inductive psu.Mint except for scratch/rub marks on psu top.Awesome build and performance.I may decide to keep this and build my new system around it(and the Corns too, of course).Remote kept in ziplock.Will consider offers over 1100.00 *Linn Genki: s#001751.Orig box/man.Condition 8-9.Actually its pretty much flawless but nothing is mint or 9/10, at least in my experiences.Remote kept in ziplock. 900.00 *Merrill Hierloom:Again this is pretty much flawless with the exception of the armboard being drilled but i'll call it an 8.Oil bath motor.Lead & acrylic inner and outer platters.Merril acrylic record clamp.I believe the armboard & subchassis are carbon fiber but not certain.Black deck inside of solid oak surround *Audio Technica AT-1009.Purchased nos last year.On the fly adjustable vta(the reason I used it).Condition is 8-9 but finger lift is missing.Comes complete with rare AT pneumatic arm lift assembly(ok,thats another reason). Table & arm:650.00 Table:575.00 Arm:150.00 *Apogee Centaur: Medium version(not major or minor).Ribbon hybrid with 10' woofer.I purchased these used from a local hifi dealer and was told the following: one owner,factory rear ports,factory reinforced ribbons.Include matching apogee fillable stands.These are currently working as they should.Condition is a 6(?). There are several places where the black veneer has chipped or lifted.Nothing large or noticeable from a few feet away.Used properly in the right system these can be absolutely breathtaking.These speakers are fragile so I will not ship.Will meet or deliver anywhere between NY/Boston for free.(esp. Boston:) 600.00 *Wright-Sound Mono 8:300B monoblocks. OBM.Check out www.wright-sound.com.Again these are almost mint but i'll call them an 8.Slight bit(aprox.1/4") of lettering missing on the front of one unit. 1100.00 *VPI 16.5:Record cleaning machine.OBM.I believe this was a factory blem.Veneer is flwed in a few places and glass lid isn't exactle centered so it occurs a bit of reistance when being closed.The lid could be easily fixed but I never felt the need.Functions perfectly and is presentable. 300.00 ***Additional Items: Sansui G50000(7) Thorens TD-165(6-7) Clearaudio Aurum Beta S(bent cant,but sounds good) Thorens headshell(8) DH Labs BL1,Air Matrix,Q-10 Polk CS245 center(8,no b/m),Polk Monitor Series II surrounds(white,6),Polk S4&stands(5),Polk RT400(8,obm) Yamaha yst-sw160(7,obm) LPB/Russco broadcast table & arm(9,purchased nos 2 years ago,obm for both) Yeasu FRG-7(7). I will also be culling through my 1k vinyl collection and thinning out my 70's &80's rock/pop section(500 lps). Let me know if you are looking for anything particular. Well... that's all folks. Thanks for looking. I can email pics if seriously interesred. I will consider trades or partial trades in either direction.Mostly interested in valve pre. amp, cd. Thanks again-Rob

Hello all. I have read archives regarding the application of linseed oil and plan on oiling my '86 raw birch Cornwalls. I have one question though. Should the wood be cleaned or lightly sanded before the first application? Sorry if this has already been addressed; I didn't see any discussion on the topic. -Thanks

Oh, I forgot to ask about inside access. Does anyone know how the rear panel on these is attached inside. Has anyone modded them to be removable. Thanks again for all of the help.

garymd, yes I had considered Cornwalls and Lascalas prior to purchasing the Sols, I just lacked the courage at the time. I aquired some great info here though. Remembering how helpful and friendly you all were (unlike the asylum),I headed straight here after purchasing the Corns (or is it "walls"?). edster00 - the serial #s are 8634273 & 8634274 I guess that would make these '86, not '85. The round plate to which the binding posts are mounted is marked 1985. I use these for 2 channel only. Room size is 19x13x8.5(ft). I have them on the 19' wall. I currently have them set up 7' apart, measured mid to mid, and 11' from grill to ear. They are angled just short of facing directly at me. -They are fed by a pair of Wright Sound Mono 8s. -The amps are controlled by an Aloia 11.01 with inductive power supply. -Sources are Linn Genki, Merril Heirloom w/AT1009&Dyna 10x4, and Mcintosh Mr-77. I am breaking the cardinal rule though and overhauling the entire system. All of the above will be on Ebay and/or Audiogon by weeks end along with Dh Labs cables, Apogee Centaurs, Thorens 165, LPB/Rusco broadcast table and arm, and other misc. items. So far I have been thrilled with the Cornwalls sans mods. I am just planning for the future; I plan on keeping these beauts for a long time.I have been turning over my system yearly piece by piece. These will be the last changes for quite a while if I want to remain married.

I recently replaced a pair of Soliloquy 6.2 with 1985 Cornwall II(Sols are available,btw). Never having heard Corns before I was taking a bit of a risk but figured I could always resell them. Well, needless to say on this site I am thrilled. I have a couple of questions. Please forgive my ignorence. - How do I get inside. The back is a sepperate piece but there are no fasteners. Are these the type that need to be accessed by removing the cone/horns? - What is the difference between the I and II? - How does my particular model/vintage stack up against others? - I have gleaned the archives regarding upgrades and tweaks. What will benefit my particular flavor Cornwall. Thank you much.

Thank you all for your input. I was hoping to be able to run the La Scalas in my room because of greater flexibility with lower powered amps; the Cornwall being my second choice. It is not the size of the speakers that concern me as much as the issue of them sounding good in this space. Thanks again.

Hello Klipsch faithful. I have decided to venture down the low pwer tube/Klipsch path. I have a dedicated "listening room" which is 12x14 with 8 ' ceiling. I would appreciate oppinions on which models would work in this space. I would consider the Heresy, Cornwall, La Scala, and Chorus lines. I would prefer La Scala but understand my room is too small. Is this true? I listen mostly to jazz, blues, vocals and some classical and pop/rock from the 60s through the early 80s on vinyl and cd. Thank you for any and all input.