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Better Amp for Cornwall IV's...

...Parasound 2250 v.2 / 200 Pre combo, which I own, or Denon PMA-1600NE integrated, which I don't, but I admire the build quality and appearance of?  My Parasound is rated 275W into 8 Ohms / 400W into 4, while the Denon is 70W into 8 and 140 into 4.  Of course, the Klipsch Cornwall IV's are quite sensitive and are rated 8 Ohms.  Maybe more than which is better, which would you all prefer?
jdmccall56
varchard
39 posts
 
For that price you can get a custom made Dennis Had SEP tube amp and one just so happens to be listed on eBay right now!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/STEREO-TUBE-AMPLIFIER-INSPIRE-by-DENNIS-HAD-CLASS-A-SINGLE-ENDED-KT88-AMPLI...

Also, I can't believe my first post is pointing someone to an amp that I might bid on. Oh well, should save me some money.


jperry
2,450 posts
 
You want something really quiet with sensitivity that high. I would suggest a Luxman integrated, or their old MB-3045 amps which are very quiet
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willland
846 posts
 
"I have the Denon DCD1600NE SACD player and love it! That's what got me jazzed about the Denon amp; that and it's 4-Ohm power rating and gorgeous looks. (Yes, I know I'm weird.)"

Not weird at all.  I like cosmetically "matching" gear like my Yamaha A-S1000/CD-S1000 combo as well as my Cambridge Audio 640A v2/840C combo.  They happen to match sonically also so an added bonus.

Bill


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russ69
3,516 posts
 
If the Cornwalls are like my Heresys, you don't want to short them on power. They need a little juice to get jumping. 
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jmolsberg
467 posts
 
a few quality tube watts should do unless you want shake the art from the walls 😃
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