First of all, there is no such thing as too much power even with the Cornwalls. Having said that and Atma Sphere S 30 will drive them handsomely. I would prefer the M60's which would really rock. They are Class A amps (the best) and avoid transformers which introduce a whole set of problems. They are also beautifully hand made. IMHO they are the best tube amps made and I am seriously considering a pair for myself.
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!
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!
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I might consider an Audio Note EL34 kit. Loads of quality parts, single pair of el34 tubes, from what I have read quiet as a graveyard. Bet it would be a great match and a blast to build if you enjoy that type of thing. They occasionally have sales to boot https://ankaudiokits.com/2/EL34-IE-Core-C-Core-Integrated-Power-Amplifier.html |
Update-- So 30 hours of straight play from the Music Hall Class A Mambo, and I swapped in the Primaluna HP Integrated, running KT 150s and reissue Gold Lion 12au7s (I have enough NOS 12au7s to last 100 years, and I think these are almost comparable to NOS, almost). Holy cannoli! This is nuts how holographic and gorgeous this sounds. |
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