Badger_Erich

Sold to the Gentleman in Iowa.

Sounds almost like it was added with a sound editor.

Medical system?

Chumley is a crank. I wouldn't print and wipe my a$$ with her opinion.

I recently retired after 34 years in Law Enforcement. This crime had nothing to do with "political arguments" or a "hostile tone". It was about common thuggery so prevalent in our urban areas. It too is spreading throughout the country and is emboldened by a failure of many systems in society.

Price drop to $2200 OBO. Pick up in Madison WI only.

Bump. Still available $2500 or BO. For local pick up only.

Price?? From Madison.

I'm sure it is nice gear but I'm looking elsewhere. Thanks for the heads up nonetheless.

Very tempting.

I will get some online yet today.

Understood. I was raised in Janesville and would not pay shipping. I'm just looking into options for myself now so I can break away from my MacBook.

Sold to the Gentleman in Iowa.

Where are you located? I’m in Madison and would like details/photos. Thanks, Eric

I bought both JRiver and Audirvana. Audirvana is easier to use than JRiver but JRiver gives you many, many options. I Also use a MacBook Pro which is more difficult to work with those files as they have to be streamed as DOP which is another curveball. I stream to my McIntosh MA8900 via USB2 audio. It works very well for DSD 128 and higher bitrate PCM (384k). Could I possibly tell the difference between the two formats? Probably not. What I have learned is that the recording itself as well as the type of music really are the determining factor in HiRes audio.

I received my ALK Universal Economy Crossovers this past week and they definitely make a difference in my Type B Cornscalas. What I found is a tighter more pronounced bass and better definition of the highs. I adjusted the Squaker connection from 6 to 9 per Al's advice and it immediately smoothed out the midrange. I'm really happy with the purchase and these should hold me off buying something else until after my retirement.

My comment was more of "why go to that effort?" for a $200 speaker. Not the testing method itself.

Your comment is straight on. Talk about overkill for testing a $200 speaker eh? On the other hand, I have read some interesting articles on that site and others that are more science and data oriented. One of those regarded USB cables and testing of the variety of USB audio cables out there. In a nutshell, there are many who are paying far more for a USB audio cable than they need too, and they showed the science behind it. I'm a data kinda guy. I also trust my own ears (which at my age are nowhere near as accurate as they were in my teens) and spending wisely is a necessity now as I reach retirement. I will never own a pair of $6000+ speakers nor will I run out buy something that is a bargain big box speaker. Got to keep things in perspective I guess.

Cats..."The other white meat" Thanks for showing the pics of a beautiful Heresy IV nonetheless.

What are running with the Cornscalas? I have a pair of type B on the way from Crites.

These are a steal. Music Direct has them "On Closeout" for $5,500. Love to own them but still saving.

Wow. Nice photo. I have never seen a Cornwall in person although I have an interest in the CW IV. I have owned Heresy before and the size comparison in the photo is impressive. Anyway, what a dream system you have!

Just bumped them outta my price range..............will we see a "purge" of CW III with users for the new ones on the used and demo market?

Hey thanks guys! Your input is much appreciated!

Thanks Gary. Yes, it should say the MA5300. I have 2 choices for rooms to listen in. One room will be very small, under 700 Cubic feet. The ceiling is a drop ceiling of acoustic tiles, carpeted and drywalled. The large room I have is the family room with vaulted ceilings, carpeted and very open floor plan (2300 cubic feet). The latter I feel is unsuitable because it is a family room, "airy", upstairs, wives, grandkids et.al. I do want bass without the need of a sub woofer and that ruled out Heresey (I've owned 2 different pairs in the past). I've also considered the new JBL L100 classic as a candidate, but really have my eyes more on the Cornwall III for the bass response. I should mention that I also have a hearing disability (50% loss of HF with 24/7 Tinnitus from Military Service). So, hearing aids are a must as well otherwise I'm listening to dull muddy sound. Currently I am running a Marantz 5010 AV Surround receiver driving a 20 year old pair of Polk Rt 2000i in the large room. I have not set up the room for HT and I am more interested in music. he Polk's sound like crap for music.