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System edited: Added two more motors for Raven. Added Spiral Groove SG2 with Centroid arm. Sold Brinkmann Bardo and Artisan Fidelity SP10mk2

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Jfrech's system

Many thanks for the comparison. Your system is awesome as well. Very nice listening space.

posted over 13 years ago

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Jfrech's system

Jfrech,The new cables are impressive. What are the sonic gains switching from Purist Provectus to Transparent Ref mm2? I am considering the Provectus myself.Thanks

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Breezer, I have not had the xv1s but still think about getting it on occasions. My experience with XV1T is as follows:Graham 9inch: Very fast transient, well integrated bass, extend...

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Albert Porter's System

Albert,I share much the same observations with isolation platform. I tried a bunch of tables on the minus K isolation platform. All benefited with increased transparency and cleaner bass. T...

posted over 13 years ago

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Jfrech's system

Jfrech,Great system. You don't think the phono stage is picking up noise from the amps since they were fairly close together? I have a similar experience. If my phono or phonocable ...

posted almost 14 years ago

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Enzo- Yes, I am an complete nut case in exhausting room treatment options. Boarding up the windows took an entire day and cost >$1500. I still have to pay to remove them and get the room painted. F...

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System edited: Posted recent gains in room acoustics.

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Classic Rockport + Gryphon

Beautiful system and surroundings. Love the photography as well. Happy new year.

posted almost 14 years ago

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System edited: new pics

posted almost 14 years ago

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Typo: Experimented with different diffusors: skyline, hemifusors , abfusors, BAD ARCs on all surfaces except on the FLOOR.

posted almost 14 years ago

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System edited: Went thru Rives consulting and additional consulting with Bob Hodus. Read " Master Handbook of Acoustics" and "Sound Reproduction: Room and loudspeakers". Rearanged the entire room t...

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THe pics were taken over a year ago when I was starting to consult with Rives. They were on small rugs for easy repositioning. They sound worse on the rug as they excite the floor more.

posted about 14 years ago

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Raul,Thank you for takig the time to post. You are right on many counts here and side firing is probably better than rearfiring for my room. The Verity did not match well with my room and I...

posted about 14 years ago

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LOL. I have young children at home and my wife would occasionally come in and chew the living S#*& out of me when the music woke the kids up. Talking out being at the edge of your seat while listen...

posted over 14 years ago

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Thanks for your kind words. It was somewhat of a nightmare for my wife but I have worn her out thru the years : )

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Mike Lavigne's System

Mike,Many thanks for the assessment. I have heard similar comments from another friend of mine. The most recent two times I heard the YG, they were lacking some detail. Overall very difficu...

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Mike Lavigne's System

Mike,Allow me to pick your brains again. What did you think of the YG speakers comparing to the Evolutions?Gordon

posted over 14 years ago

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Albert,Thanks for the comment. I read your thread frequently and really appreciate your various experiments and tweaks. I hope you will find happiness with the JL subs. I was about to put i...

posted over 14 years ago

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Changster, I sometimes think I could be happier with Rockports. The ASR is transparent, neutral and very extended in the bass. It does not have the rich midrange of the Allnic. I feel the ASR is sl...

posted almost 15 years ago

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Mike Lavigne's System

Guys,Many thanks for the advise. I only have the A810. I got the model number confused. Rives also have a prepackaged measuring kit. The data is more refined than fuzzmeasur...

posted almost 15 years ago

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Mike Lavigne's System

Mike,Yes, I have fond memories of your courtesy and your system.I very much appreciate the suggestions and the link to Quietrock. I will get at a few panels to field test it. It is ...

posted almost 15 years ago

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Mike Lavigne's System

Mike,Many thanks for allowing the visit previously. I am very interested in your system especially with new room modifications. Did this change the suckout at 30-40hz?I am currently...

posted almost 15 years ago

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Dgad: You system is awesome. Black Night is mind blowing and I especially like you suspension system. I don't know if you recall. You have previously helped me with your advice on cartridges too. I...

posted almost 15 years ago

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System edited: Added Coralstone, ASR 2010, replaced L4000 with Einstein the tube linestage, ARC Ref 5. PC1 and XV1T gone.

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