Jimbofire
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Long time lurker, first time poster. I’m in the middle of upgrading my vinyl focused system and coming to the point of making a decision on which speakers to buy. The system will comprise: Turntable: Technics SL1200 mk3D with Nagaoka MP500 cartridge - warm, rich, full and detailed Preamp/mixer: Condesa Carmen V - warm colouring to sound Power amp: 2x Decware SE84UFO2.1 set up as monoblocks
The speakers I have shortlisted are Klipsch Forte IV, and Crites ‘Cornscala’ CS style B.
I’m located in Australia so have been able to listen to the Klipsch, but won’t have an opportunity to listen to the Crites but have only heard good things.
Forte IVs retail at approx $13k AUD, though occasionally pop up at about $10k on sale. The Cornscalas will likely cost around $7-8k AUD by the time they’ve been imported, taxes paid and cabinets finished to look slightly less agricultural.
I listen to a wide variety of music, but 90% would be jazz, reggae, funk, soul and disco.
Most of what I’ve read online suggests the Crites smoke the Forte 3 and Cornwall 3, but that the 4 series heritage line is a huge improvement. Resale value is not a factor, I’m only concerned with what will sound best and am looking at custom locally made cabinets for the Crites option for a more polished look and reduced shipping cost.
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