Mike Lavigne's SystemSjmgr, i'm glad you enjoyed my 'rave'. thanks. Lohanimal, thanks for the kind words.actually, a few months back i did switch from the Kharma Exquisite's to the Von Schweikert VR9SE'... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemi sit here in awe of what i am hearing;there are NO trade-offs. the phono section of the darTZeel preamp is by far the best i have ever heard when combined with this darTZeel system... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemimagine that you were born into a world where everything had a greyness......a coarse sandy texture......like looking thru a screendoor at a beautiful pasture. you lived with this for so long it be... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHey Andy,yes, those Jena's are really special.you had to know i was already all over the dart pre. i will be driving to Portland and back tonight to pick up the new Dart pre and an ... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemAndy, an additional thought on ACROLINK and Oyaide. the things i read about these products were curious in that they were 'raves' and yet were from brief listens to unfamiliar systems with attribut... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemAndy, i have only heard Zanden at shows.....and the same feedback from Jonathan. very nice digital.....my limeted exposure gave me the perception of a 'warmed up' tonal balance missing the clarity ... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemAndy, i did just a quick look around to see what i could dig up on ACROLINK cables and Oyaide AC receptacles.color me skeptical.but then i was skeptical about the VR9's and the darT... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemAndy, for awhile a few years back i did compare lots of cables and such but not for a few years......it's less work to just let you (and MES) do much of the work (darTZeel's, VR9's, Jena Labs power... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemAndy, i know you were kinda kidding......but your perceptions have helped me make a few decisions in the last few years......and i haven't regretted any yet. i think we both like objective feedback... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemAndy, thanks for the info. i am very excited to be finally focusing on the music as opposed to the gear and room. the 'cotton swipes' that came with the Auric Illuminator seem to leave the ... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMjcmt, the pictures show just one chair; but i often have visitors and have 10 chairs that are brought in as needed. as they are just folding chairs i remove them when not in use. my plan was (when... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemLarry, thanks for the feedback. i do have a Furutech RD-1 but i can't find the damn powercord. i haven't used it since i moved two years ago. gotta find the cord.any feedback on the RD-1 co... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's System'get the lead out'....a week ago i was going to 'make small adjustments' to the GP rack and then report. It turns out that it was just not that simple. Actually it has been a roller-coaster... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemDalton, prior to moving into my new room i was fully satisfied with my Kharmas and not really considering any other speakers. i was always on the lookout for something better than the Kharma...but ... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemDalton; thanks. you would be most welcome for a visit.....e-mail me and we can set it up. regarding the class D amp for the VR9 subs; i think the design parameters were to have an amp that ... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemBlueguitar; i am using the Tenor but do have a darTZeel NHB-108 keeping me company in my room......waiting for the pending arrival of the pre.....maybe in a couple of weeks. stay tuned posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemBlueguitar; i can't imagine a better speaker for my room/system than the VR9. i'm not saying that the VR9's are the 'best'......but that they fit my system and it's balance perfectly as well as hav... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHenryhk, thanks for the kind comments. even though you are in H.K. i would still offer an invitation to visit. there are a couple of HK audiophiles that will be visiting my room in October. i am lo... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemlast night i brought home the GP rack but only had time to just set it up in a rudimentary way. i did some brief listening then and this morning and enjoyed the clear improvements. there are improv... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemFYI, my friend with the audio measuring gear didn't make it on Saturday.....maybe next weekend. the GP amp stands combined with the Jena Labs power cords on the VR9 subwoofer amp proved a w... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHooper (Andy), of course i know who you are.....i pay attention to what you are doing. our paths have much in common. your input has helped my decision making.yes, i seriously considered SR... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemOK, it's time. the speakers, the system, and the room are about there. what i am hearing now is really fantastic. the last couple of weeks i have found some key answers that have got things over th... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemsorry for my absence and delay in responding/posting.***i was gone.....***it's been crazy at work....***the dog ate my homework.Jlind, thanks for the kind words. i'm pretty ... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Scott, i'm back. as jtinn mentioned i have the Phonic. the Phonic is very easy to use and i quickly learned how to use it and plug it into my laptop to allow a larger screen. i can move my speak... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemNrchy; thanks for the kind words. i do consider my wife to be a saint for her support and tolerance of my passion.i'm sure your system sounds good right where it is.....you have some nice g... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment |