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Thanks. Will do - The thing that seems odd is the way the volume ramped up. That doesn't sound like a short to me. It was very low for about 1-2 mins (almost inaudible unless volume turned all the way up), then in 5-6 seconds ramped up to full volume (luckily, I had it turned down at that point).

(I know it is ugly, but it isn't shorting)

CWOReilly - The sleeve is insulated and nothing happens when I move them - I am switching them out though. lugs arrive today

will switch to spades and clean up the other connectors and see if that sorts it out. Thanks all.

Spade connectors arrive today. Will do on the loosen/tighten, Thanks. Should I spray a little Deoxit on them too?

hanksjim1 - Thanks, will do, but I can't do it now as it is working fine. I think I will have to turn it off and let it "cool down" for awhile. jcn3 - it is a stock AL crossover, I think. No idea if the caps are original. Soldering is not a thing I do. Electronics/electricity are beyond me. If it can't be plugged in, I need to farm it out.

I doubt it. Almost new McIntosh MA252. Never had an issue with it before. LaScalas are they new item in the mix. Also very simple: DAC->MA252->LaScalas

I rechecked them and they are solid. No problem with the Fortes.

Also - any potential for damage due to listening after they "warm up"?

Just got these home yesterday and they seemed fine . Listened for several hours. When I woke up this morning I only heard sound from one channel. When I put the balance all the way to the quiet side and turned up the volume, I could hear a very faint signal. While I was inspecting the connections, the sound gently ramped up to what seems to be a full signal. The ramp up too about 5-6 seconds. This occurred about 1-2 minutes after I powered them up. Capacitors?

No conclusions yet as I am awaiting a set of spade lug to banana post adapters so I can switch quickly. Should be here today or tomorrow.

"Just wondering why you’d put a pair of fortes on top of a pair of lascalas?" I put them up there to A/B them with the LaScalas. I know it's not ideal, but there is no room beside them.

I feel like I got a decent deal (is $2k a good deal?). The bass is definitely different than the Fortes. I think since they are sitting flat on the floor, with that big flat bottom, I can feel the bass vibrations in my floor. Probably not the best thing as I live in a townhouse, which is also why I probably won't do a sub.

Picked them up today. In person, they are clearly not walnut, but birch 7-ply with a stain. Cabs in decent shape with minimal chips/scratching. One big water stain, and one big scratch on a side. I am considering veneering them with walnut. I have done a fair bit of woodwork, finishing and veneer work in the past, and I am confident I could significantly improve the aesthetics. I would probably do a linen/lambswool grille too, probably just up top. Similar to what I did with the Forte IIs in the pic (I am not leaving them up there, just wanted to A/B them and didn't have room beside the Lascalas). Just getting them set up and listening for the first time. I know the placement is not ideal, but I really don't have many options in this room. Q: Is it heresy to veneer all original classics like this? I am torn. It would make the wife happy... Am I right in thinking it is more likely to hurt resale value than to help it? Thanks for all the advice thus far. Also, I am considering recapping or Crites/other aftermarket crossovers, etc. I am open to suggestions, but I won't ask, I will search as I am sure it has been discussed thoroughly. I am just going to enjoy them for awhile before I do anything.

Looks like birch with a stain and lacquer. I wouldn’t call it walnut though. Way too orange.

What does "LS Walnut" label code denote re: the finish on 1988 Lascalas? I thought "WL" was Walnut Lacquer and "WO" was Walnut Oiled. They look like they have an applied surface coat as opposed to an oil finish.

Thanks!

sorry about the double post

I am a new member, when I try to DM anyone (including admins) I get a message saying I am allowed 0 messages per day.

I can't find any specs on these online. Would they be good paired with a horn? If so, which one?

Tried to DM Travis and got a message that I am only allowed to send 0 messages a day. Probably because I just joined.

RandyH - I did a bit of research and found comps around $1800-$2500 for the Yamaha CR-2020. Those were just listings, did not find any that had sold recently. They were in comparable (fully functioning, unrestored) condition. I was not able to find any comps (1979-ish Cornwell, Raw Birch, unrestored) comps for the Cornwells. That's why I came here. I tend to agree that the price for both is fair, but am looking for an idea about the relative value of the Cornwells as a part of the $3200 whole. Can you give me an idea? Does it matter that they have what appears to be a fairly well done clear coat? It seems to have maybe yellowed a bit, but looks okay in the pics. The labels are shot, but the sequential serial numbers are stamped in the plywood. They have not been used in 10+ years, don't know if that is good or bad. They have been stored in a room in the house, presumably climate controlled. Based on above, I did suggest to the owner that we assume $2150 for the receiver and $1050 for the Cornwells. He was not happy with that suggestion and countered with $700 for the receiver and $2500 for the speakers. I am really only interested in the Cornwells, but am considering buying both and flipping the Yamaha. I have a pair of Crites upgraded Forte IIs, not sure why the Cornwells are calling me like they are, but they are. Will you @ing Travis serve to get him to move this, or do I need to DM him? Thanks for the welcome and the opinion.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649805206-vintage-1-owner-1979-klipsh-cornwalls-and-yamaha-cr-2020-receiver/images/3595500/ If this should be in the general forum or the alerts forum, I apologize, feel free to move it. It doesn't seem like a scam, so "Alerts" didn't seem appropriate. The seller will separate, but I have no idea what portion of the $3200 should be the Yamaha and what should be the Cornwalls. The price seems very fair, so I wouldn't want to haggle. Opinions, please?