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What amplifiers/integrateds do you like with Cornwall IVs?

I sold my Forte IIIs and moved in Cornwall IVs.  I have 3 amps to play with, but because I'm doing break in and running them for long periods, I'm using a Class A Music Hall Mambo.  It sounds pretty sublime.   Later I'll try the 300B and PP KT150 integrated.  

What do folks like to pair Cornwall IVs with?  This Class A amp makes me think I should beg Santa for a Luxman Class A!
jbhiller
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jbhiller OP
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@kren0006,  Today is day one of the new Cornwalls.  I'm 6 hours into them and I haven't swapped out the Music Hall Mambo.  It's my weakest amp!  It sounds so glorious that I haven't even tried the 300B or Primaluna yet. 

I'll update you. I'm wondering if KT150s are too much, and I should swap in EL34s or variants.  
boothroyd
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I understand a Jadis DA80S will bring down the house with the Cornwall IV. Jadis has a pair in France and A/V Therapy in NH mentioned the combo was positively stunning.
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jjss49
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i am not a klipsch guy but i would think best of single ended/triode amps from:

decware
linear tube audio
wavelength
cary
audion
air tight
audio note

would fill the bill... at least that is where i would head if i had a 100 db efficient speaker i liked...

boothroyd
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Lots of outstanding SET amps out there, but some HE loudspeakers require more drive. I'm no engineer (maybe someone else with better chops could explain), but it seems like a big impedance swing across the spectrum can tax many flea-watt amplifiers making the system sound anemic.
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dweller
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@boothroyd -That's the beauty. Small tube amps for solo cello and Class-A solid state for 'Zeppelin. The Cornwall can handle them all.
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