horn player Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 I just won a set of mint, one owner, McIntosh driven Walnut Cornwall I speakers (1979) on Ebay for 709.00, within reasonable driving distance from where I live. I didn't even mention it to my wife because I was sure someone would outbid me. Just a month or so back, a pair of 1977 Cornwalls went for over 200 more than these in about the same location in VA. Did the 1979 Cornwalls have alnico drivers? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Congrats. That's a very good price and it's in driving distance. That's a trifecta with excellent condition Cornwalls. If you need help getting out of the doghouse, just ship them direct to me. I will also be in trouble, but altruistically so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Roland Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Congratulations on your new Cornwalls. It sounds as though you got a good deal on them. I let a pair slip by me recently, and I'm still kicking myself for not picking them up. Ah well, maybe next time. Let us know what you think of them after a good listen! George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRB Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Congrats...Those the ones in Virginia Beach? One owner, CWO's? They looked nice. If you need some time to break it to the wife, I could store them for you for a while. I'm just outside Baltimore. [] Don't worry, she will get over it and find something else to get on you about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmsummer Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 No, no, no. The doghouse is in the Lascalas, not the Cornwalls. ;-) Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn player Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 Thanks for all your comments - I'll be picking them up tomorrow. On the way home, I'll be stopping by Zales............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 there you go...share the love...it ALWAYS helps... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMays Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I'm worried for everyone here. I can store them for you and I will not get in trouble. I'm just offering cause that's the kinda guy I am! I would hate to see other forum members get in trouble[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Thanks for all your comments - I'll be picking them up tomorrow. On the way home, I'll be stopping by Zales.............Smart man, diamonds are a wonderous thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmsummer Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 You could just get a pair of 60th Anniversary Klipschorns... they come with diamonds. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Thanks for all your comments - I'll be picking them up tomorrow. On the way home, I'll be stopping by Zales............. Smart man, diamonds are a wonderous thing. Oh jeez what a trap, fostered by the diamond cartel. Why is it that the oil cartel gets the bad press when the diamond cartel is just as evil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Thanks for all your comments - I'll be picking them up tomorrow. On the way home, I'll be stopping by Zales............. Smart man, diamonds are a wonderous thing. Oh jeez what a trap, fostered by the diamond cartel. Why is it that the oil cartel gets the bad press when the diamond cartel is just as evil? Because diamonds (jewelry) can get you out of trouble. Don't know about the why's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I am the luckiest man alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homemadeheresy Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 And to think I got in trouble for a pair of Tangent T-3000s. Of course the three k-77s following and set of Heathkit as-173s didn't help matters any. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn player Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Hello Everyone, I just got back from picking up the Cornwalls - I don't know if you all saw these on Ebay, but they were one owner and had sat in the same spot since new (1979). You would have to see these to believe them - they look brand new. The original owner, a retired EE, took imaculate care of these and had regularly applied Homer Formby linseed oil. All the edges are straight as an arrow, even on the risers. I can't believe there were only two bids on them. The owner spent a good two plus hours helping me pack and load them. All I have to worry about now are the two cats.... As an added bonus, the owner also sold me the one owner McIntosh MA 6100 amp that has driven these since new. It too, was immaculate - looked brand new and I got the complete set of manuals with it. I passed on the McIntosh tuner, which was very hard to do, but I didn't want to have to make a second trip to Zales.... I'm one happy camper!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmsummer Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Hello Everyone, As an added bonus, the owner also sold me the one owner McIntosh MA 6100 amp that has driven these since new. It too, was immaculate - looked brand new and I got the complete set of manuals with it. I passed on the McIntosh tuner, which was very hard to do, but I didn't want to have to make a second trip to Zales.... I'm one happy camper!!!!! I heard somewhere that a McIntosh MA-6100 was a good match for Cornwalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Congrats, Santa came early at your house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Pictures?[~] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 All I have to worry about now are the two cats.... Same here. Although one of our cats is declawed. Our cat with claws (Shadow) has left the speaker grills alone so far on the 3 sets of Klipsch towers I have. I told my wife that if he ever causes even the slightest snag in one of them its bye bye claws for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn player Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 Pictures? - hope this works..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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