@OP,
I have the Cornwall IVs. I agree with so much above. They are very versatile--you could swap amps to your hearts content to change the sound.
How big is your room? How loud do you like to listen?
I do think you should try tubes or Class A.
I have a 300B SET that sounds great but it's not enough power. I know folks will say that's sacrilegious, but it's true for me and I don't listen that loud. I do like it, but I prefer my Primaluna integrated (modified).
The thing with the Cornwalls is they are so efficient you are really going to hear all of the amps positives and shortcomings.
I hate to spend your money... but if I could...are you open to trying different stuff? I think you might want to. Some solid state offerings can sound dry, brittle, harsh (you name it) with these speakers.
I have the Cornwall IVs. I agree with so much above. They are very versatile--you could swap amps to your hearts content to change the sound.
How big is your room? How loud do you like to listen?
I do think you should try tubes or Class A.
I have a 300B SET that sounds great but it's not enough power. I know folks will say that's sacrilegious, but it's true for me and I don't listen that loud. I do like it, but I prefer my Primaluna integrated (modified).
The thing with the Cornwalls is they are so efficient you are really going to hear all of the amps positives and shortcomings.
I hate to spend your money... but if I could...are you open to trying different stuff? I think you might want to. Some solid state offerings can sound dry, brittle, harsh (you name it) with these speakers.