Mike Lavigne's SystemHi there stranger!Long time no speak Mike!!Seriously Michael, after fourteen years you have GOT to get a hobby...:-)Things lo... posted over 8 years ago | View comment | |
Handmade in TexasWonderful that they sound SO good in such a modest room!They can only sound better as you go larger...that's value!!As a fellow new TEXAS resident i too would like to know where in TX. ... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
All for the Love of MusicHi there,I noticed you talking about the Esoteric Audio unit on the "dad" thread that would not die!!!...:_)Just for your info Esoteric has been sold off to Gibson at almost t... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
I'd like to think I'm done for now.Markpao,This is indeed most refreshing!!A beautiful combination of vintage products that blend strengths as well as maintain a real world budget!Reel to reel, cassette and cd and fi... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemIt's been over TEN YEAR'S since I inadvertainly named "the barn"?.Wow... How time flies!It is most admirable that even at the lofty heights you and your systems have attained you ... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Voice Of Living PresenceSyntax,I must commend you on a brilliant system!! Wonderfully conceived with the most unique listing of pieces that is not just a "laundry list" of "look at me" products... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Texas Heat with Apogees and TRL ampsAccording to who??? posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemEvening Mike,Like always it seems great things are always evolving at the "barn"!I am most curious as to how you have found the new monoblocks for the last three months I have... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike,I keep writing in thinking i'll be the 1 lucky "incoming" and win the free car from your dealership...LOLSeriously, thanks for saving me and steering me toward Equi-Tech and th... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMany thanks Mike for an honest evaluation based on the entire musical chain!I too was anxious for the 2nd gen Talea but the price increase from $6500.00 to $8400.00 in the blink of an eye [or maybe... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHi Mike!Wondered if enough time had developed for your initial reaction to that beautiful table from Steve Dobbins?He feels that it well might be the last table for HIS home too!...:-)<... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Ongoing project in EcuadorFeli,Welcome to Audiogon! My wife Rosie is from Cuenca, Ecuador and her brothers and sisters are there and in Quito...I have been to your country and love both the food and music, as we... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike,May i ask what you did to your outboard psu for the technics tt you have?Did you replace all caps, diodes,rectifiers etc. as that can be quite expensive ,and that's not including c... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectAlbert,You had discussed above concerning the cost involved in replacing diodes,rectifiers,capacitors etc. to the tune of about 1k!By watching the maturity level unfold between your mk2... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectEvening Albert,I would be most interested in who might be able to build me an exact copy of your custom outboard power supply as i am starting my own project of a Technics Mk 3?Any help... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemWise idea!I just remembered that you had children [you told me when we spoke on the phone along about the time you moved into your latest digs and i suggested the name "music barn" for your... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike,Have enjoyed and been educated by your threads for years but it's late and the thought just hit me...DO YOU HAVE KIDS AND,IF SO, HOW'S ALL YOUR STUFF GONNA BE DIVIDED??? [home theater,... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemRhirsch,Don't waste your time, this person can't even form sentences!That's why Mike does not lower himself"F-1 cars and girl's"......Yah ,maybe when he returns the keys to them after they ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike,All i can say is that i vote for your wife to attain "sainthood" while here on earth! She must be patient,understanding, supportive and be happy just knowing your happy in this hobby..... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSeems simple enough... 1. If you are going to be "actively" willing to tube roll then get the Io 2.If you are going "by the book" to change tube[s] every year then go w... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, Thank you for all your patience and help! You truly are a rare breed and i hope to return the favor someday. If you would, one last question... May i assume by your comments tha... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, Would you please tell me what exact n.o.s. tube compliment you reccomend for the Io phono section and approx. cost.It is indeed intersting that given your choice of cables elsewhere... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, Thanks for such a quick reply! Lloyd is referring to items such as the speed controller [which i believe you own] and other isolation items...my real questions are1.Is the new table... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemEvening Albert,Have a question regarding my "dipping" into the analog pool again...Present system is a Kuzma with Airline arm [no damping capability! ] and the Lamm phono with Koe... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMIKE, LAST MAY AT HES I WAS SURPRISED BY THE QUALITY OF SOUND JOHNATHAN COAXED FROM THE VR-9'S IN A VERY SMALL AND CROWDED ROOM! THOUGH CERTAINLY NOT THE LAST WORD IN ANY OF THE AREAS YOU'V... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment |