Decisions, decisions...Nice vintage...ish system. All your pieces can stand alone for its own merits. I'm always amazed at the nice systems that can be assembled w/ thoughtful choices. Interesting that the Cary c... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
YBA LP12 B&W MIT systemNice system. I wouldn't have considered that combo of YBA Passion/B&W 800 series/ MIT would have perfect synergy as these companies have different philosophies, but can imagine the beautiful sound ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
System good for a while.I agree, leaving electronics on 24/7 does make a noticeable improvement.The DD Technics are very dynamic in my experience so that can add to the dynamics your experiencing. I'm using a DD Techn... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
System good for a while.I have always loved Plinius and the Polk LSI series are hidden audiophile gem. Both are very smooth and relaxed. Is the combo too much of a good thing? Have you tried the Plinius w/ more dynamic sp... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
The Whiskey RoomI've visited your virtual system before and keep returning because it is just so inviting. The property, the building, the dusty room, the amp and speakers, and those comfy chairs. I wish I had suc... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Ray's roomReally nice vintage HT. I'm sure it has amazing SPL. I hope you have a huge room for all that high quality sound from big speakers. You hit it on the head by talking about improving room ac... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
What the wife will allow1.) Mac Mini and Cambridge Audio DacMagicor2.) iPod Classic, Wadia 170 iTransport, and Dac Magic posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
What the wife will allowVery nice and simple w/ excellent equipment choice. posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindThat is one 'hot looking' SL-1200. Love your mods to it. I'm waiting to find a used 1200 for a good price that has not seen DJ use. posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Value focused.sounds great. All AudiogonNice assortment of desirable equipment, just too bad your listening space is so cramped. It would really shine if you had a better room. And super nice Stressless recliners by Ekornes too. posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Modern & MagnepansI have a AES tube amp and for kicks I hooked it up to the pre outs of the CA 640A v2 that I use in the TV room, and it really choked the life out of the tube amp. It is shocking, because the CA int... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Horns, Tubes, and a 60lb PlatterYou have the nicest collection of top of the line vintage TT I've seen. Your descriptions are very informative too. Do you still own them all, as a collector, and do you have them displayed on some... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Apartment StereoDid you get rid of your TT? posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Ever-Evolving with Budget in MindSweet system!How does the acrylic platform affect the sound of your Technics TT? I'm considering acrylic shelves for my rack. posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
System good for a while.Did you make a wooden plinth to drop your SL-1200 into? Did it affect the sound, or is it just cosmetic? posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike,Your words are way too kind. Thanks!I hope to hear a system of similar caliber to yours sometime. I imagine it would serve as a benchmark for what can be attained.Mike posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemYour Rockport Tech is one nice looking TT. I love the mass, base and gorgeous arm. I will probably never hear one, especially in a system/room like yours. But it impresses me none-the-less. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
All-TubesWhat do you think of Dynamic Design cabling? posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Less is moreLooks like his speaker placement has a lot to do with available space on either side of the double door as much as width for acoustic value. Furthermore, the toe in has to do with the off axis seat... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
American electronics with Prestige Tannoy speakersNice! Vertical bi-amping is the way to go. Gosh, I miss my Aleph 30. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Apartment StereoNice system! You showed restraint, something I'm not good at being a restless person.Nice atmospheric photos too! posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
A Gen X'ers Vintage Sterep SystemIf you graduated high school in the late '60s, wouldn't you be a baby boomer. If so, your system should be called Baby Boomers Vintage System. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
My Cello System with Linn CD-12Love your current super high-end "vintage-ish" system. How does this better your first Apogee/ML system? The green frosted glass rack is very stylish and modern...I like it too! posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Music LoverWhat improvement have you noticed with the analogue out of your 540v2 vs. thru your DacMagic? posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Hi-fi on a beer budget.Nice system on a beer budget.Is your turntable feet sitting directly on the sand or a board ( slightly smaller than the box) that is then stilling on the sand? What benefits did you notice by a... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment |