Mike Lavigne's SystemPictures of the NVS Isolation Shelf.NVS on shelf posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemLets see some pictures!sorry. i listened too late last night and never got around to taking pictures. i'll try to get that done tonight.an added ... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemyesterday the isolation platform arrived for my NVS turntable. this is an approx 22" x 22" x 1 and 1/2" thick shelf that goes underneath the NVS. there are circles etched into the top surface where... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemRadhel,i want to say i am in awe of your approach to this hobby. i completely understand your desire to have a pair or Sirius III's, and the Continuum Caliburn. i did think about trying to ... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemRadhel, Alan and Charles,there will likely never be another product built like the Rockport Sirius III. in 200 years the Rockport will still be working perfectly. yes, it may be on it's 4th... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemas i recall, it's on 63db of gain and 47k ohms loading for the A90 on the darTZeel NHB-18NS phono. i am extremely happy with how it sounds. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemRadhel,i just realized i got caught up answering the first part of your question, and did not answer the second.NVS compared to the Rockport. last summer i first heard the protoype ... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhello Radhel,you got me there, updated pictures are overdue, sorry.in my defense; over the last few months i've been busy selling stuff; 3 turntables, 3 arms, 2 cartridges, a set of... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemfor years i've been using the Nordost CBID 1 cable break-in device. i thought it was still effective relative to other choices.boy was i dead wrong.i've known about posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHenry,i agree. there are products that change the sound. some of them add or subtract color. like adding spice to food. products that affect the power grid do certain things.....like adding... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemTravis, thanks. noise and distortion is something all us audiophiles can relate to. and thanks for the update, i'll look forward to more of them as time goes by. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemtoday i had a friend visit who has not been to my room for about 14 months. he just sent my an e-mail.....hi mikegood to visit with you today, even if it was a bit short.... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemcorrection to my last post; pro level is typically +4db, not +10.consumer line level is typically -10db, and got them mixed up. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemthere is not yet a 'modified darTZeel phono board' appropriate to a tape head output. what's actually been discussed more is a darTZeel modified sound card to go into the card slot in the Studer A8... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Sam,yes; when Ki installed the switch on the heads of my Studer, he ran a single ended cable to my King Cello and terminated it with RCA's. RTR machines use transformers to create the ba... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemi use the Cello tape repro/phono electronics built by Charles King for the output electronics for my 1/4" Studer A820. the Cello is solid state. Charlie had recommended i try Mundorf Supreme 1.0 mf... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemKevin,i've had 4 different turntables from Steve Dobbins, all with Stillpoints, and every version of Stillpoints was different from the other. and i don't recognize the specific models on t... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemyes; the Wave Kinetics A10-U8 footers do improve things on the GPA rack, although i have not heard them with the standard acrylic shelves. my guess is that an isolation footer like the A10 U8 makes... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemthe Adona shelves do use granite, but it's sandwiched with hardwood. so the wood is between the frame and the granite. i don't percieve any sort of 'hardening' or 'coloration' of any kind. and i th... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemas far as the Adona rack; i'm very happy with both the performance and the high build quality and look of it. it's an outstanding product.my reason for getting it is that it offers a very l... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Mike,thanks; i am enjoying my new turntable.enjoy the Amadeus GTA; it's a fine tt in a good spot on the price value curve. you don't 'settle for' a tt like that, you enjoy it. su... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemwhen i purchased mine in 1999; you could specify quality of leather, long or short frame, narrow or wide back, and whether you wanted standard foam or visco-elastic foam. you could even specify wha... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemPeter,yes; content is a good word, also re-focused on the music.i'm in Napa Vally today for a business meeting at a very nice place. but i can't wait to get back and listen some more. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemJason,having three tt's did present logisitcal challenges; particularly when Joel Durand (of Talea tonearm's) would come over and he would need to do a set-up of the 'rear' tonearm and ther... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHiho,thanks. for the Garrard to earn it's place in an environment with the Rockport, the Technics SP-10 Mk3, and then later, the Beat......it had to have it's own magic and unique musical p... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment |