Mike Lavigne's SystemDgad,assuming i keep pivoted arms on a long term basis i do intend to purchase a universal protractor tool such as the Wally or maybe the Feickert for when i switch arms around. but.....for... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemRoy, thanks for the link to the pictures of Andy's new Sirius V. i had seen his plans but never that rendering. i hope it happens.Fred, thanks for the feedback from Andy. i wonder how the e... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemEggo, thanks for the concern and i hope all is well with you too in Montreal.....things are good considering..... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Gabisiauk; sorry for the lateness of my response. i have no experience with Ypsilion Electronics. i have seen them at shows but never listened critically to them.best regards, posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemsorry, the link for the rear view of the 458 in my above post is broken and i could not edit it. here is a good link; posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike and Henry,i am very excited about the new dart monos. Henry thanks for your feedback on the sound. as i sit here and listen to the dart stereo amp it's hard to imagine how it could sou... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemi'm still working on my reel to reel stuff and the two new tt's.....budget permitting (and it's not permitting much lately). Steve Dobbins is still working on the plinth for the Technics SP-10 Mk3.... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemwell....OK....i guess here i go. it's been almost 4 months since i was here before.caution; lame excuse zone ahead (i recommend this post is skipped)Henry; thanks for your concerns.... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemLapierre,no, i have not yet heard the EMM Labs DAC2 (unless it was at RMAF and i heard it but did not notice). i'm happy with my Playback Designs MPS-5 which does similar things but also in... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectI am also a Peter McGrath fan and have spoken to him 5 or 6 times and listened to a few of his recordings; in 1980 the ML-5 was likely SOTA for solid state output RTR. no doubt the ML-5 made many f... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectFerrari; the ML-5 is a Studer A-80 with Mark Levinson early 80's output electronics. i have not personally heard one of these. the only one i have seen for sale they were asking a fortune for; and ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectAlbert,congrats on the Mk3, it is a work of art.....and i'm sure it sounds better than it looks. i will await your Mk2-Mk3 comparison conclusion with much anticipation. i wonder if ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemsome specifics on the 15ips tape/45 rpm comparison.the most significant thing is the level of clarity. you compare the 45 to the 33 or the SACD and the 45 has clearly better clarity, textur... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemTP-008, "Waltz for Debbie", The Bill Evans Trio.....a 15ips 1/4" master tape dub just released by 'The Tape Project' is an unqualified home run!!! i'm guessing no one is surprised about that. a... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Seriously, the rooms not that bad.hey Basement, i love your room name. in fact; any room where you enjoy music is at least 'not that bad'.enjoy,Mike posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemDave,you are welcome.i posted the above post prior to reading your latest post.....WOW....i had no idea you were directly involved.....congrats. your guitar too......i love it's ton... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemDave,i'm listening to the Direct Grace Jon Pousette-Dart-Volume 1.....side 1 and 2....on the Rockport. very immediate and dynamic.....but lacking body and depth and a little 'hairy' soundin... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemDave,i did purchase 2 of the Direct Grace 45rpm Lps from Peter at RMAF.....the Dart and the Frisell/Wamble. they are sitting here next to me. i've not yet played them. with your recommendat... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemDave; it was great finally meeting you in person. and great choice on the restaurant and wine. i hope we can get together again next year...or sooner.i am into my Studer A-820 in the middle... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMicrostrip; i meant to include you with my reference to Mtkhl567's comments. and further i agree that the dart never quite seizes the music in the iron grip that a megawatt amp can; but that effort... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemTuboo,i'm at work now and i'm not sure i read Fremer's comment you refer to. i have listened to the MBL preamp a number of times and it is not for me. this past weekend at RMAF the MBL pre ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemwhen can I listen to John Bonham on your RTR (..smile)?maybe 'The Tape Project' can get the whole LZ catalog......we can dream, can't we.... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike,some people like the way RTR sounds compared to digital copies and will record their Lps onto tape. or off FM broadcasts. that would not be me......as far as outperforming a CD it woul... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike,if you click on the links in my first RTR post above from this morning you can see pictures of the A-820 and my other RTR decks.regaridng cost; i will generalize. all these RTR... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Mike,regarding RTR media, there are a few sources.The Tape Project is where you can buy 15ips fully licensed master tape dub... posted over 17 years ago | View comment |