Evolution Acoustics and Brazilian TubesVicks7,What do the Evolution speakers improve beyond the ASI Tangos? The new Audiopax seems to be a beast.Best Regards,Charles posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemDev,I just know kevin used all VAC electonics(CES 2010) and it was very good. That is`nt the point as I simply could appreciate mike`s comments concerning lower power SET vs high power PP amps.... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemI think mike`s general impression of what SET amps excel at compared to large higher power push-pull amps is accurate. The absolute purity, profound ability to connect with the emotional core of mu... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemSET amps just need the right speaker and room size match.The Found Music amp seems top notch,So far I`ve found no other amp type that equals what high quality SET amplifiers do in terms of life... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemJason and Natan,That amp seems to be be ultra quality but you two raise a good point. That`s a lot of cubic space to fill with 3 watts and 92-93 db efficiency speakers. In a smaller space it co... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemI imagine this Found Music amplifier has the very highest quality transformers, chokes, parts and an over built power supply. These type low power SET amps will always surprise with their performan... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingFlg2001, That makes plenty of sense, you have to give a given speaker the power it requires to play "all" music well. The Viva would be wonderful with a higher efficiency speaker wit... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingYou once not long ago described the Viva-Avalon combo as'fanstastic'. is The Symphonic Line-Avalon now fantastic + or just a different flavor? What are the trade offs?I owned a Symphonic Line a... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemI don`t see where any harm is done, opinions are what they are, one person`s subjective impression.You had the Rockport for quite a long time(pressumably because you enjoyed it). If component A. is... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's System"All watts are not created equal"Oh so true. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).System edited: The Yamamoto DAC is back in the system.After auditioning the excellent Metrum Octave Mini DAC, upon further listening the Yammy is the better communicator of music`s emotion and beau... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike congratulatons! those amps sure look well built. I look forward to your impressions as they break-in. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).System edited,The Metrum Octave finally arrived today. It was worth the wait! This is a wonderful sounding DAC, just wonderful.It is better than my beloved Yamamoto YDA-01(which I preferred... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)A good friend went from a ARC preamp to the VAC Signature MKII. His reaction is the same as yours, a definite step upwards in all respects. How long before you`re tempted by SS components again? I ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Vinyl Lover's ParadiseWhat is the Quadrature Z amp providing that the fine Vitus apparently lacks? posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sanity SaverHi,I like the look and concept of your system. It must excel at natural and very life-like sound.Do you use Shindo cables? posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
SET powered Hi-efficiency SystemI must compliment your audio system. It`s well thoughtout and follows a very rational philosophy of amp/speaker matching. It has to sound exceptionally good. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazz Lover's Vinyl SystemSalectric,What a beautiful system! given your custom electronics and other components the sound has to be devine. Like you I`d say 90% of my listening is wonderful jazz.Best Regards, posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Back to tubesPaladin,Congratulations!from VAC to Halcro and now OTL.Quite the variety. It` seems you`ve found the sound you`ve been searching for. Hope you enjoy it for many years to come. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi,Onemug, I know what you mean, The 300b SET sound is just perfect for me at this time. After 2 years of frequent(and long!) listening it`s still very hard to bring a listening session to an e... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemRadhe1486,No reasonable person would dispute the importance of engineering design and built quality.At the end of the day what matters most however is the sound. This is the whole point of home... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemIt seems despite the ultra engineering aspects of the Rockport TT, mike prefers the NVS. Actual listening is the ultimate determinant and it appears mike trusts his ears. All other criteria is seco... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingFlg2001,The Viva Solista is an exceptional amp. I am surprised that it`s able to drive your Avalons, I`ve read countless times that those speakers must be matched with high power SS amplifiers.... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike,Thanks for the update.My gut feeling is he`s going to provide you with a really special amp, I look forward to reading your impressions when the time comes.Regards, posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike,How are things coming along with your Found Music 2a3 SET amps? posted almost 15 years ago | View comment |