The Herzan TS-140 is such a perfect fit for the NVS in both width and length. Looks made to measure and very impressive.

The short video on their web site was illuminating.

Regards,

metralla June 09, 2013 15:14

Sorry, the word I tried to type is "regarding". What's wrong with this coffee? ;-)

Regards,

metralla April 08, 2013 10:27

mikel writes:

have heard the big Goto Horns. back in 2008 at VSAC (Vacuum Tube State of the Art Conference) in Vancouver, Washington State. scroll down a little on this link

That link is wrong. It's the one you posted on AA rearding eBay sales to Italy.

Regards,

metralla April 08, 2013 10:25

Edorr writes:

Mike, I noticed you are not doing much with power

Not speaking for mikel, of course - but if you dig a little deeper, you will see the Equi=Tech panel.

http://www.equitech.com/

Regards,

metralla December 09, 2012 13:00

mikel writes:

the method for switching cables i use on my stereo dart 108 is to turn it off while the music is playing. i listen for the music signal to drop very low before i will switch any speaker cables or interconnects. this insures that the amp has discharged. it also shows just how unimpeded the signal is that even turned off the music continues for almost 5 minutes.

Thanks for posting that technique - makes a lot of sense. 5 minutes is pretty amazing.

Regards,

metralla November 17, 2012 18:08

Beautiful amps. They are totally gorgeous.

Did you have an extra matching power cord in your box of tricks?

Regards,

metralla November 15, 2012 12:35

My oh my, they look stupendous.

Your "few fully sane local friends" may start off that way but they will probably not end up that way. The loudspeakers look insane - and they probably sound insane.

Absolutely fabulous.

I live vicariously through your adventures.

Regards,

metralla November 01, 2012 03:43

Spiritofmusic writes:

Hoping to have my own system thread up in Oct.

Good man.

Regards,

metralla August 08, 2012 02:22

Until then I'll stay on message and stick to matters within the correct focus of each topic

Thank you. It had become a distraction in this particular thread. Member system threads have a tighter focus.

Regards,

metralla August 07, 2012 13:04

i did just step up and order a pair of darTZeel NHB-458 mono block's

Congrats. Don't do a "Mikey" on them now. ;-).

Looks like you'll now be retiring in, let's see - 2030!!

Regards,

metralla August 03, 2012 01:21

11-20-10: Mikelavigne writes

and an amplifier (soon to be a pair of monoblocks).

That should be fun. Something from Ch. Louis-Hubert, in Petit-Lancy?

Regards,

metralla November 21, 2010 04:30

01-16-10: Mikelavigne writes:

i have the new dart monoblocks on the way here to my home for a short trial; they'll be here Tuesday

Lucky man.

I actually hope for the sake of your pocketbook that they don't improve the sound significantly. The weakness in the dollar makes all overseas purchases poor value at the moment.

Still, I'm looking forward to your report.

Regards,

metralla January 17, 2010 16:14

Mike,

Regarding The Carpenters CD - I assume we are talking about "The Singles 1969-1973"? If you have the normal remastered version, I can recommend looking for the Audio Master Plus version, made in Japan. A&M+ CD 3601. Easy to find in the used CD stores and cheap.

I remember hearing "When the Levee Breaks" from that LZ 45 at your place some time (and some system changes) ago. A nice memory.

Regards,

metralla October 06, 2009 04:27

Great new pictures - very refined, Mike. I don't remember seeing those wall hangings on either side of the room when I visited. The big carpet is new as is the little one under the dart. Can you please explain these changes.

Hope you are doing well, mate.

Regards,

metralla February 26, 2007 16:11

Mike,

I understand perfectly when you say:

i am not looking for sympathy or feedback; but just an understanding of where i'm coming from if i pull the plug on my system posting......

but I urge you to stick with it and not let these two incidents affect you.

As you said, Bambi B made some assumptions from the photographs that were unfortunate, but later apologised. Bambi B is a regular contributor (that's the operative word) to AA, and he has a lot of experience with Audio Research and shares this experience. I value Bambi's posts - though he does go on a bit at times.

You also share your experiences - in this particular venue there are 13 pages of documented changes, commentary, back and forth to other enthusiasts. It's now a valuable resource, and I'm sure there have been thousands who have read it, enjoyed it, been amazed by it - but never posted their thoughts; and you don't know they are out there.

Loxodrome just seems a little lost, and was reaching out in a strange and misguided way. I'm more feeling sorry for him than annoyed with his presence here in your system thread.

You've provided a unique window into your progress through this hobby, and one that no fellow audiophile would want to see removed.

It's your system and your every right to pull the plug, and nothing we can say would sway you should you make a decision to do so. All I can say is thanks for being here, for contributing (that word again) in a huge way to making our hobby extend beyond the borders of our own listening rooms.

You have helped break down the isolation that is appears to be native to those addicted to the pursuit of outstanding music reproduction in the home.

Hang in there, mate.

Regards,

metralla February 04, 2007 17:59

Very nice - they look much better than the silver-grey ones we saw at CES. Thanks for providing the snaps.

Regards,

metralla May 20, 2005 05:19