fbgbill's SystemYou built a very nice shelf system which I assume is adjustable as well.I bought a pair of Michael Green Justaracks (deluxe) many years ago for about $450 each. The MDF shelves are two inches ... posted about 4 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHEY THERE MIKE, happy to hear that your system is still "improving" and you are having a great time listening as well. but without divulging any details, did Kevin merely move the spe... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemokay, 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch, that's what i thought....!and the two boxes are outboard analog circuits bypassing the studer preamps...?exactly what are they all about? or is that "propr... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHI Mike, what are those two boxes with round discs in 4 corners to the left of thestuder r to r's? one is above the other on an audio rack system. i don't seethem in your list of gear/t... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
VPI custom tablewhat platter are you using there? i have an Aries ver.1, and if i had an upgraded arm (10.5), and an isolation base such as yours in black mica (to match the original plinth and to save money) that... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemcorrection- mental block, but i heard (in a great room/system) the Avalon Ascents - the top model at the time with huge external potted crossovers-and listened to an LP of Charlie Byrd playing ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemPart of me wishes to see if you will finally settle down and not make any further "improvements" to this system, while the other (the "dark side") anticipates that you will lear... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHey Mike, thanks for your response. it looks as though you are not into a defensive mode regarding your stereo, my stereo, or Joe X's stereo, so that's where i'm at too. i hope you realize howe... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemFunny, but i feel the same way about my system, too. only Stereophile stated my amplifiers (Levinson #53 reference monoblocks) sound like S__t. a year ago however they thought the #532H Levinson st... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemi remember reading years ago (in the audio press) how amazing the wilson Watt/Puppy 3/2 system was; you could barely pick the top cabinets up by yourself; they were so powerful that you didn't need... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike, that radio content is available on the web along with commentary, blogs,and the like so you can participate (if you want to) in what you liked/didn't likewhat you heard. it may not so... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHey Michael, i wish you lots of enjoyable hours relaxing listening to music in your "retreat". what does your family think about your ongoing efforts to find "the sound"? - i im... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemlet me guess- Chivas Regal 30 year scotch? i saw a bottle in the liquor store for $150 years ago, but didn't get it. tempting though. the Q7's can't compare with what you're getting, but for me... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHey Mike, i just got my speakers today (the VR-9's). three crates btw. I will get some help (two guys from the local audio store) on friday to set them up. then i have to twist some knobs (all ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemwell i hear you, but i still wish i had two sons who play linebacker for New England, so they can help me with the stereo during the off-season. posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemdear Michael, good luck with your speaker project! not to be a know-it-all, but unless you're being facetious, the parts being assembled into your speakers need to be tested one-by-one before they ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhey Mike, guess what...? i am also waiting for my VS-VR9 upgrade to be completed at the same time you are waiting for your new speakers to show up. So are you looking at a big empty space in your r... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Simply BeautifulI am also a big fan of Von Schweikert Speakers after owning a pair of Eggleston Andra-2's (which had crossovers designed by Albert). i ended up buying a pair of VR-9SE's which, although they are a ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi, there, i guess i missed saying what i meant as far as the MM7's- don't you already have a HUGE pair of speakers relative to your room's dimensions? i mixed that point up with an observation... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMichael, since you once owned a pair of Von Schweikert VR-9's (and since i have a pair as well) i thought you might like to know the Mk.II version is now available with a better midrange driver, a ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Mike,i am glad you enjoyed the patty g. song. one more artist i've heard of but never had a friend who sat me down to listen to one of her alblums. powerful stuff to say the least. the p... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's System"UP TO THE MOUNTAIN"- Patti Griffith-go to prairie home companion.com and "last week's show" for an MP3 of the (entire) song. check it out- you won't be disappointed... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike, just a thought, but with all of the tweaking and upgrading you've done over the years, has it ever occurred to you that what you are "really" doing is in a cyclical manner, screwing up the so... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemi don't wish to beat this subject to death, but before i acquired a yamaha grand, i lucked into an absolutely gorgeous teakwood yamaha upright (a U-7). the store i bought it at easily had 75 uprigh... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemjeez, you guys!! if horowitz was happy playing a steinway,it must have been a halfway decent piano. i was only kidding about the piano anyway, but it always helps to hear how a real piano sound... posted over 16 years ago | View comment |