Shakeydeal
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I have been around the block and back with speakers in the last 15 years. My latest were:
Reference 3a Grand Veena
Green Mountain Audio Continuum 3 HD
Piega P-10
Wilson Sophia
Montana EPS2
I have Cornwalls now and think they are pretty good. My Bob Crites built Cornscalas arrive tomorrow, I am excited about that.
Shakey
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Unless you have a speaker that is a very difficult load, a "good" tube amp will almost universally sound better than a "good" SS amp if musical involvement is your goal. There are good and bad examples of both technologies and I have heard some great sounding SS amps (Plinius and SmC modified McCormack come to mind), but in the end, tubes rule the day for me. Sure, they can be a hassle, but this is not generally the case. I have owned a VTL for almost three years now and have done nothing but check the bias occassionally, no adjusment necessary. And when it comes to Klipsch Heritage speakers and their efficiency, I see no reason to ever go down the SS path.
Shakey
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Just look for a used Rega P3. It's a pretty good table. There is one on Agon right now with an Elys cartridge for 550.00.
Shakey
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Large speakers like Khorns, Bells and some subs, ect., I don't see why an amp would be bad sitting on top of it. In theory vibration and solder joint damage don't make a true difference in the majority of cases. I have my sub amp on top of the sub.
It's not about solder joint damage. It's about vibrations, even small ones, negatively affecting the sound. Unless you are an "objectivist" who doesn't believe in that sort of thing. If so, carry on........
Shakey
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Very nice... details? Someone once told me it was bad go put amps in vibration areas... is that not the case?No, that is definitely still the case. I wouldn't put any electronics on top of a full range speaker.Shakey
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"C" version.
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Ok, it's a done deal. Cornscalas have been ordered from Bob. Excited once again.........
Shakey
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The room is dedicated for two channel audio, no WAF applies here.
The deal on the Cornscalas fell through. The seller flaked out and I am pretty bummed about it. I am considering having Bob build me a new pair now.
Shakey
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I love it. It made my Nott Spacedeck sound broken...........
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Thanks for the kind words. I like them very much, but really looking forward to the Cornscalas.
Shakey
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If all goes right, these will be replaced by Cornscalas by this time next week.
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CT, that is a beautiful room and setup you have there. I will post up some pics of my room shortly.
Shakey
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I have a few MP3s that sound surprisingly good. It would be hard to tell them from the real thing.
Played back on the right equipment, some of 'em ain't bad.
Shakey
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Not much love for the Cornscala in this forum, as you can see.
I will be picking up a pair of the "C" version in a couple of weeks. I will post my results, but doubt anyone will care.
Shakey
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Thanks for the reply. I feel pretty good about staining, but I wanted to do the front baffle in a mat black. I am going to get an estimate from a local custom wood worker today on what he would charge to do the whole thing for me. If it's not terribly expensive I may hire this one out. I don't want to half *** it.
Shakey
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Hello All,
I will be picking up a pair of unfinished Cornscalas in a couple of weeks. I am on the fence regardeing veneer or stain. I picked out a stain I really like and did a test run and it came out pretty good. What are most people here doing? Veneering or staining?
Thanks,
Shakey
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I actually just made a deal last night on a pair of type C Cornscalas. I will be meeting the guy to pick them up in three weeks. I do have to stain them, as they are still just raw birch.
Shakey
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Sorry, just reread your post and see you are talking about two channel only, so disregard my HT
remark. I still stand by it, it just doesn't apply in this instance.
Shakey
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Forgo all the equalizers and tone controls. Keep it simple and keep it tubes. That is really what you need.
Not to mention that mixing two channel and "Home Theater" seldom work. You will have to compromise one or the other.
Shakey
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Sorry for the jumbled mess. I now know not to use "quick reply", cause it don't like paragraphs....[
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Thanks for all the comments guys.
To give you a little background about me.
System is:
VTL ST-150
K&K tube phono stage
Sonic Euphoria PLC (autoformer passive)
Well Tempered Amadeus with Benz Wood body
SB Touch with MHDT Havana DAC and CIA PS
I have a pair of Reference 3a Grand Veenass that I am selling after hearing the Cornwalls. The GV are great
speakers, but the Cornwall just moves me and is the direction I want to go in.
I would love to visit the dealer in NC, but honestly I have no interest in a new pair of Klipsch speakers. I think if
I heavily modified my CWs. they would be as good or better than the IIIs. I am sure the K-Horn would rock my
world, but that is out of my price range right now.
The Cornscala sounds interesting and on paper makes sense. I just don't want to deviate too far from the sound
I am getting now, cause I like it.
Oh and BTW. any detractors that say Cornwalls can't work out in the room should come over. These are nearly
six feet from the front wall and bass is solid below 40 hz. I tried them close to the wall and the magic disappeared.
Yeah, they sounded like really good speakers, but I already have that. Into the room, they sound like musicians
playing instruments.
Shakey
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New member here and new Cornwall II owner. I really like what I am hearing and would like to go to the next level. I am torn between updating the xovers and tweeters or going whole Hog on a pair of Cornscalas. Comments and thoughts are welcome, but I would really like to be able to hear a pair within driving distance of southwest Virginia.
Thanks,
Shakey
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I guess my first question is, do a brand new pair require some hours on them? I certainly hope that is the case..........
Shakey