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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
kren0006
1,859 posts
 
OP, I know you just swapped but can you pick a winner between the PL and the class A on the CW4? Seems like you really liked both. 
audition__audio
1,683 posts
 
I agree with mijostyn about the Atma-sphere amps. 
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jbhiller OP
1,446 posts
 
@kren0006,  the PL wins hands down. BUT (and it's a big but) the Class A Mambo sounded just lovely with them.  Very clear, nice drive, plenty of detail and very musical.  The PL just had more timbre to instruments, bigger sound, and larger soundstage.  
boothroyd
365 posts
 
jbhiller - seems like you’ve got yourself a few winners there! I’m not surprised the PL lit them up, but the SS Mambo is a definite bonus 👍
jacano
19 posts
 

Tubes best, if you can make them work without hum or noise. In Solid, Luxman. Pass Labs or First Watt are fantastic, but you need to live in the North Pole: they still will heat up the whole house, though.

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