2. speakers
  3. 174265-18279

Anyone pairing Cornwall IVs with solid state amplification to good results?

Because I have an obsessive need to try out all sorts of gear, I paired my Cornwall IVs with a nice Marantz PM KI Ruby integrated.  What surprised me was I actually liked a Class D design at a "reasonable price" and the resulting sound is more than livable.  It's a great pairing. 

There's little chance I sell off my tube museum of gear and valves, but this experiment was a pleasant surprise.  I have now tried them with push pull EL 34, KT88/KT120, KT150, 300 B, and Class A solid state, and Class D solid state. 

Any of you out there in hifi land using a solid state amplifier with Cornwall IVs or a horn loaded speaker to great effect?   I am appreciative to hear your experience. 

128x128jbhiller
jbhiller's avatar
jbhiller OP
1,403 posts
 

Thanks @mijostyn . I have never heard the JC1 and really want to. Thank you!

Atmas-phere is on my list to try with these someday too,

 

PS. I have always admired your media room and your woodworking skills. :)

Ag insider logo xs@2x
islandmandan
1,260 posts
 

A big plus one on JBH's comment. A bit of your talent and equipment would've come in handy in my audio journey!

Best regards,

Dan

blkwrxwgn
240 posts
 

I can confidentially bet that the PA5 can go 15 rounds with any high-end amp! 
 

and what has led you to be so confident?  If you can make that comment then you MUST have tested it a/b against other amps. When I heard that thing it was as sterile and lifeless as can be. 

jbhiller's avatar
jbhiller OP
1,403 posts
 

@blkwrxwgn , AGREED.  

Maybe I'm in the mid-January doldrums up here in gray Chicago, but I'm growing tired of the drop in posts that are all over the place.  

 

 

blkwrxwgn
240 posts
 

@jbhiller probably a disciple of ASR, there was a super long discussion on the site talking about how great that amp is.  Still no need for blanket ridiculous statements.

More to discover