tommy499 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I picked up a pair of decent looking Cornwalls CRB, circa 1983, local 2 weeks ago. They were not in bad shape but the stain job looked bad. I followed the thread: Cornwall Saga- Rescuing Orphans and picked up some great tips on refinishing these. I did not veneer them because the wood was in pretty good shape. I did sand them out and followed the steps laid out by Groomlakearea51 and others. I stained them to a darker color than they were originally done to match the room. (speaking of which.....I can't believe my wife went for these in the living room) I am putting the speakers back together tomorrow. I upgraded the crossovers and tweeter diaphrams to Bob Crites. I am very excited to see how they sound. I have had RF-7's for about 7 years. (They are now for sale by the way..........black, good condition, Western NY PU only $750.00) I was never able to get the vintage sound I was looking for out of those speakers. I will be driving them with a Primaluna DiaLogue II integrated tube amp, Jolida 100A CD player, and a Thorens TD145MKII turntable. Have lots of tubes to roll and I and looking forward to a long happy relaltionship with these speaker. Can't wait to hear the bass thumping! I will post pics later. I picked up a lot of usful info on the site. Thanks, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Congratulations Tom and Happy Birthday to you! [^] [<)] Looking forward to the pictures and your review on how they sound now that they've been updated! [] Dennie [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Great investment.... Congratulations...[Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted January 24, 2013 Moderators Share Posted January 24, 2013 Happy Birthday, and you knew just what you wanted. [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Good for you! We need some pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 congrats! very cool bd present! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornman Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Welcme to the Corrnie Cub [8][8] your sound world has opened a new door. Thats why my name is - Cornman. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBinLilRock Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Gongrats, and what a great happy-birthday-to-me present. I am a new member to the corn club too. Look forward to your pics and review. One of my CW sets are '83's too.[Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I picked up a pair of decent looking Cornwalls CRB, circa 1983, local 2 weeks ago. They were not in bad shape but the stain job looked bad. I followed the thread: Cornwall Saga- Rescuing Orphans and picked up some great tips on refinishing these. I did not veneer them because the wood was in pretty good shape. I did sand them out and followed the steps laid out by Groomlakearea51 and others. I stained them to a darker color than they were originally done to match the room. (speaking of which.....I can't believe my wife went for these in the living room) I am putting the speakers back together tomorrow. I upgraded the crossovers and tweeter diaphrams to Bob Crites. I am very excited to see how they sound. I have had RF-7's for about 7 years. (They are now for sale by the way..........black, good condition, Western NY PU only $750.00) I was never able to get the vintage sound I was looking for out of those speakers. I will be driving them with a Primaluna DiaLogue II integrated tube amp, Jolida 100A CD player, and a Thorens TD145MKII turntable. Have lots of tubes to roll and I and looking forward to a long happy relaltionship with these speaker. Can't wait to hear the bass thumping! I will post pics later. I picked up a lot of usful info on the site. Thanks, Tom Looks great Tom!!!! [<)] Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechMan Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Very nice looking. Happy belated birthday...and welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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