Vintage + Contemporary = SoulScott; Congrats on your very well thought out listening goals.....clearly a result of much consideration. the gear you have assembled should get you very close to your target.....excellent choices ... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulScott; Congrats on your very well thought out listening goals.....clearly a result of much consideration. the gear you have assembled should get you very close to your target.....excellent choices ... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMejames; thanks.Scott; thanks.....and i look forward to our getting together soon so you can judge the room for yourself. posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemSystem edited: here is a link to an article i wrote in Positive Feedback Online regarding the construction process of this room; [url=http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue16/lavigneroom.htm]room a... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemthanks Linkoping for the recommendation....i'll check it out. posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemVvrinc, as a Classical newbie, i don't know my Mahlers......although i like my Mahlers. i will steadfastly avoid any attempts at Classical humor in the future so as not to expose my feeble ... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemStanley, thanks. i do live east of Seattle. you would be welcome to come for a listen to my system......it matters not your system.....just your interest. e-mail me and we will figure out a time. posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemsee above above about 16 or 17 posts for an answer to your question....and thanks for the kind comments. posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemLordcloud, when you stated that "Roy did give an answer as to his experience with the Sirius (i assume you mean Sirius III), it seems like he had quite a bit of time with it." clearly you missed th... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemRcr, thanks. i plan on selling my DAC6 (and Philips SACD 1000) to try the DCC2 (and CDSD) for the reasons you state.....when i have the time to list it. posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemCello,thanks.i use the vdH Colibri almost exclusively.....but it warms my heart knowing my Koetsu is sitting there patiently waiting to sing sweetly when called upon. the Co... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemLordcloud, Roy Gregory most clearly did NOT answer my questions.1. i asked "i would appreciate some very specific info on the context of Roy's experience with the Sirius III."Roy re... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemLordcloud, thanks.....i do feel lucky.curious; your comment is unclear......which of the tt's have you heard? where did you hear the Sirius III?......which was really the only question i wa... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemBob, thanks. you would be most welcome.....have fun in Spain.....it's nice to know there is life beyond audio.........i likely owe my wife a trip or five at this point......Tim, i w... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemBrian and GD.....thanks.i do have other chairs....but for me comfort is king.this particular chair does have a high back; but the high back is narrow and not 'cupped' like many high... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemAlbert, thanks. you know you are always welcome. sometime i'd also enjoy visiting your room and attending one of your 'nights'. hopefully we will both get the chance.Rgains, thanks. Rives h... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemthanks Gary. my wife enjoys music, but not as an active listener. she does come into the room and linger to talk or listen. occasionally she will lock into some music i'm playing and sit and focus.... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemSystem edited: more pictures. posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemthanks guys for the kind comments.Lee, Tim, Slipknot, and Santiago.....you would all be most welcome anytime. Tim....we have talked about a visit from you many times....hopefully soon it wi... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemthanks guys.Mprime, here is an article written by my room designer that explains why the whole "live-end-dead-end" approach is not ideal. i can tell you that the result of that hardwood beh... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemi forgot....the power cords on the amps have been changed from the EPS-3's to the Elrod Statements. posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemSystem edited: well.....the room is done....the pictures are updated. the only gear changes are the emmlabs modified Philips SACD 1000 changed to the emmlabs CDSD and the Tenor OTL's to the Tenor H... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemDave, i am just a hard working guy with a passion. it has taken 10 years to aquire and pay for my set-up. the room was part of the anticipated home expense when i moved last year.you would ... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemthe room is nearly completed. it's sonic performance is breathtaking. tonite i will finally be able to install my turntable.below is a link to a picture of my room. posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemmore contruction pictures.....it is almost done (move-in by mid-week or maybe tomorrow).here is a quick picture..... posted over 21 years ago | View comment |