Mike Lavigne's Systemi admit that some rap (more the hip-hop stuff with a bit of R&B flavor) can be enjoyable......but those are rare exceptions. i'm not 'hip' enough to connect with most of the lyrics.....and it's lik... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemJF, that's a pretty good system sitting there in your parent's garage. posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemsorry for the delay in my response....i've been out of town for a few days.thanks to Henri (Mtkhl567), HenryHK, and JF for the music recommendations. i've made my list and will be heading o... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemJF, WOW!!i have read your post twice now (some parts five times). my brain hurts. i will go have breakfast....and come back and read it again.thankyou for the insights into these is... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemJF, the faceplate is correct; WPC-Z. USA list price $199.the only model designation on the outlet is "R1" and then "Beryllium" written below. then on the end flap is the bar code an... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemJF, there are twin, connected 70 amp circut breakers at the panel in my garage.....is that 1-phase or 2-phase?in any case; i have decided to go with the 7.5kVW MGE/Topaz transformer. i had ... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemupon re-reading my last sentance i would like to re-state it;other than the Halcyonics issue which i am currently pursuing; i feel the only area of system performance which i feel has 'sign... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemJF, i am tempted to go for a much larger transformer; is there a point where a transformer is too big for my 2-phase, 70amp, 220V line and it would be less 'agile' to the transient needs? posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemJF, two additional thoughts.after my 'gripping' experience with the Oyaide i will never underestimate that issue again with power. i still have 2 Jena Labs outlets on my amp wall an... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemJF, thanks; i appreciate the explaination.if a 7.5kVA gives me 200% headroom that is what was concerning me. based on the relative modest cost involved here i can always get a larger transf... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemNate, glad you enjoyed it (the scotch i mean). and i appreciate the kind words.you are welcome any time. posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemFrank; i do have 2-phase 70amp 220V. it appears that the 7.5kV version will easily fit into my cabinet below my panel. it should be easy to unscrew the cabinet from the wall, pull it out, and remov... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemFrank, i think the line to my deicated room panel is 3-phase 70amp 220V. it runs from my garage in my house to the barn......a total of 125 feet of cable inside conduit. then at my barn panel i hav... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemStereotaipei,the conditioners were the Isotek GII Titan for amps, and the G11 Nova for sources. 2 weeks prior i had tried the Nova and it did improve things a bit.....which was prio... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's System"you hear all the defects... and end up throwing away 30% of your recordings..."what is nice is that when i hear a recording where i like the music but it's edgy or somehow flawed i can red... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemsome brief added thoughts; i would love to hear the Mini with the dart; i've only heard the Mini with the Rowland 201's (as i recall)......which while a nice amp it's certainly not the last word in... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemStereotaipei, i wish you had heard the system with those Oyaide outlets......quite a profound difference in overall refinement. my jaw is still dropping with every long-time reference disc being re... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemIslandear; you are welcome.and no; it will never end......the onion always seems to have another layer to peel. posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemFrank, i am seriously considering your isolation transformer as an inexpensive alternative to the big Equi=tech panel system. it would be easily installed in my garage in the house just inside my A... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemfurther Oyaide thoughts; after more consideration it seems clear that the degree of performance change is likely due to the fact there is an additive factor at work. except for the battery powered ... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemi have been struggling today with my reaction to some newly installed products. my reaction is quite over-the-top......it's one of those "i gotta re-listen to all my reference music" kinda situatio... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemIslandear; your April sounds like mine; i'll be here and there this month too.....hopefully afterwords we can connect. i agree that the proof is in the listening; music is art......not scientific t... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemIslandear; the Vibraplane is an active device; but as it uses air it is much 'softer' than the Halcyonics. adding additional passive isolation to the Halcyonics would likely not help. i do own a Sv... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Nate; my opinion is that no isolation used under components effectively eliminates air-born mid to high frequency vibrations. the build design and construction of specific gear and actual acoust... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemStereotaipei; another comment after refection.regarding airborn vibrations; i would expcet that the Halcyonics does eliminate airborn vibration thru the platform itself. OTOH airborn vibrat... posted about 19 years ago | View comment |