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A Hidden "Feature" of the Cornwall IV

The Cornwall IV is so sensitive in all respects.  Source, cables, power, time of day, recording, tubes---it is so revealing of changes you make.  I won't say it's scientifically transparent.  Instead, I'd say that it's overtly shows a difference with every change you make.  That can become a game or enjoyable in its own right, and draw you away from the music.

The good news is the Cornwall IVs are clearly a musical speaker.  This translates into most swaps of gear in and out sounding pleasant in their own right.    

Here's the problem:   I can easily sit tight with the Cornwalls and any decent setup of attached kit. But it is so utterly intoxicating to hear so many different things play with the Cornwalls.  

Curiosity killed the cat.  This cat might end up in bankruptcy!

What a wonderful loudspeaker. 
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james633
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Dave_B,

interesting, are these intended to be a replacement for your 802 or a second system? Just curious.

I have only heard a few songs on the Cornwall iv. I am intrigued enough to go demo them in the next few weeks (local shop just got them in). 
My reservations came in after not liking the Forte III at all. They seemed very average. But the Cornwall seemed much better. 
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dave_b
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These replaced the 802D3’s!  Demo’s at stores are problematic at best.  Too many variables...use Music Direct for 60 Day trial!  It’s the only way to be sure.
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dave_b
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Oh BTW...the Cornwall’s are life changing!! They will give you whatever you feed them with...they will not be the limiting factor.  For sub 32hz range I use an REL S2!
kren0006
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dave_b,
Awesome that you are loving the Cornwalls, and the Krell.

What speakers did you have before the Cornwalls?

Also, if you can, do you think you are getting a bigger sound quality improvement from the speaker switch to Cornwall, or from the amp switch to Krell?  Maybe an impossible question to answer but perhaps you have thoughts on it?
james633
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Dave_B

thanks I trust your input. My local shop is a dealer so I will do business with them, no worries.
Just trying to understand the caliber of these speakers. I have owned B&Ws before. I value dynamics above all other things, and soundstage width followed by detail. I have two JL E112 I would be high passing.
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