Mike Lavigne's SystemMarc,hey; i appreciate you watching out for my pocketbook and trying to get me to consider less costly amplifier options (you might like even better) than the 458's. i take your communicati... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemJason,i agree with pretty much every point you make, but i would add one thought to your point about speaker sizing and rooms. and that is that with adjustable deep bass large speakers (suc... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMarc,i would agree that the Ypsilon rig would be one fun to hear on the MM7's. i have a friend with that set-up on the big Wilson X-2 LF's and he loves it. if someone wants to deliver the Y... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemDEV,the MBL-VAC will be a hard combo to beat. at every show the MBL's seem to do their magic to my ears (with the MBL amps) and i can only imagine the big VAC's have to work great with them... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi, there, i guess i missed saying what i meant as far as the MM7's- don't you already have a HUGE pair of speakers relative to your room's dimensions?the MM... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMichael, since you once owned a pair of Von Schweikert VR-9's (and since i have a pair as well) i thought you might like to know the Mk.II version is now available with a better ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Harris,thanks for the kind comments. and thanks very much for protecting us by serving in the Military. if you have an interest in hearing my system when you get back to the PNW let me k... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemYou must be nearing the end of your prev. never ending quest for 'that' sound. Have you considered the philisophical ramifications of getting there?it ha... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMarc,i am not a techie either. OTOH my son is a network engineer and so sets everything up for me. he gets on my computer (remotely with 'log-me-in') and fixes stuff when i have a problem. ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike, what is the issue with PCM, excuse my ignorance?i've always preferred dsd/SACD to PCM. i've posted here and around extensively about my perceptions. an... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemthanks David. posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemThanks Geoff. maybe not 2030 for retiring, but not in the next year or two either.Don't do a "Mikey" on them now. ;-).i respect... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMarc,i don't have a problem with you suggesting products. i've not paid attention to the Stahl Tek products, they may set new standards for digital playback. or, even if they are very very ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemi did just step up and order a pair of darTZeel NHB-458 mono block's and i'm very excited about it. i had to gulp a few times over the dollars and retirement will need to wait a bit longer. not sur... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Marc,it's great to see your passion for direct drive and the Trans Fi. and linear tracking done right does give that very solid and spacious soundstage.as much as i agree with yo... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Joe,thank you for the kind comments. i will admit that while the room looks impressive, it did take 5-6 years in the room for me to learn enough to make changes to finally realize it's p... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemJames,regarding the Darby thingy, the feedback was limited and mixed; nothing definative.sorry there is not more to say. posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemStereotaipei,sorry for the delay in my response; i have been out of town on business. it is great to hear from you and trust all is well. i did just email you a response to your question. posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Evolution Acoustics and Brazilian Tubescongrats James,the NVS/Talea looks great in your system, and i'll bet it sounds fabulous too. your comments on detail, pace, and attack sound spot on.....it is the energy of the music comin... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemi did find a link to this forum;forum comments fr... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhello Andrew,i did google 'Dalby vinyl stabilizer', 'NVS', and 'Durand' and saw what is likely a Chinese forum, but could not understand what might have been said. i am curious about it. i ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Babybear's SystemLloyd,at one point i did converse with Andy Payor about the Arrakis. i thought about visiting Andy in Maine and trying to work out something. it never got very far. i also spoke to Gray Koh... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Babybear's Systemwow!!beautiful room and the Arrakis active speakers!i've dreamed of those speakers. and i'll bet it all sounds wonderful.congrats on an incredible system! posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Marc,due to all the recent hype i did investigate a few highly touted MM's a couple of years ago when i had my Allnic H3000 phono stage. at the time i had 5 arms going and so i had 3 LOM... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Sean,when you push the 'button' to start the Audio Desk it will beep once for every minute of 'scrub time' you want. this is the time the brushes turn on the surface of the Lp. i typical... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment |