Mike Lavigne's System

I used the Emitter 1 exclusive a few years ago. The 1 has lower output power than the 2 -- ~150W iirc. I don't know of any other difference. I never purchased the battery thingy which was an expens...

posted over 12 years ago

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An Extremely Incredible Venture

Awe inspiring system, Audio old sport!Electronics & speakers cost more than my house and its contents -- and most certainly sound better too:)Congrats

posted almost 15 years ago

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Linkwitz Pluto+ for the bedroom

I admire your resolution, perseverance and craftsmanship in completing those Plutos... They probably sound very good, too, I expect.I've been mulling over the Orions for some time now... and st...

posted over 15 years ago

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Wilson Audio Sophia 2 soon in Lillesand Norway

May I envy you the nice wooden house and, why not, the Revox! I like the heater in the 4th pic. For the listening area, all you need is very careful spkr set-up & you'll be OK. Start with the S...

posted about 16 years ago

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The Flemish Touch

Indeed, Mattheus, I confused the two. Oh well, my good wishes still apply of course.Yes, the class A is the Kraft.

posted about 16 years ago

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The Flemish Touch

But I just bought a house so my new amp plans might be a long term thing... I ordered the Symphonic Line RG4mk4 monoMattheus, your long term plan materialise...

posted about 16 years ago

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Cabasse + Chord Electronics + Nordost

This is my humble setup.You are joking, right. Or is it poetic largesse...:)You will of course keep those spkrs for many yrsWith the Densen a...

posted about 17 years ago

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The Flemish Touch

Using the Turbo on yr RG3 will lower noise floor and give better stability in reproducing dynamic content. In practise, it will sound as if the upper frequencies are more extended and that more ene...

posted over 17 years ago

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Don't laughANY IDEAS FOR IMPROVEMENT?

FOr one, place the amps on the bottom and the source + pre on top, of the stands.Then, try to rationalise the cables, particularly keeping the power cables away from the signal cables, and the ...

posted almost 18 years ago

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Finally Done........Any Suggestions???

FOr one, place the amps on the bottom and the source + pre on top, of the stands.Then, try to rationalise the cables, particularly keeping the power cables away from the signal cables, and the ...

posted almost 18 years ago

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Albert Porter's System

These exchanges give me strengthI understand, and if there is an LP I have an extra of, maybe I could bring you good luck by mailing it to you

posted about 18 years ago

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A DIY Turntable For Three

Super stuff. A thought... since you can't at the moment use a metal platter (I would agree with your opinion on that -- and with the thought that ultimately certain drawbacks happen for the...

posted about 18 years ago

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Horns, Tubes, and a 60lb Platter

Nice system with lots of appetite (drooling) appeal!You'll hold on to those record players of course, won't you...My gut says that if anything on the list above gets ...

posted about 18 years ago

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The Flemish Touch

Yup... Siltech, thanks. Outrageously expensive as I recall. The sl ref cable is the one I used. Still have it fact and use it on a small TT as phono (not bad with a small signal, strangely enough).

posted over 18 years ago

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The Flemish Touch

A low capacitance single core diy based on jadem's model with 0,6mm wire (see jadem6 recent thread on diy cables)*. This replaces Nordost Valhalla which also gives an excellent electrical connectio...

posted over 18 years ago

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The Flemish Touch

Mattheus -- I think you'll find that in "normal" spl (say ~80-100dB) the sound will be less sharp, more quiet, and (strangely) more detailed. The dynamic content will be much improved (try list...

posted over 18 years ago

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The Flemish Touch

I HAD that combo (i.e. 5 years ago or s/thing) and did compare it to a Kraftwerk with 2 PS. Frankly, the combo was only slightly better BECAUSE the Kraftwerk gave a seemless sonic presentation and ...

posted over 18 years ago

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The Flemish Touch

Mattheus--Will sell my Kraftwerk, ordered RG3mk4 and RG7mk4 comboNice combo! BUT, prepare yourself for a further and very imminent investment: yr rg3 will be...

posted over 18 years ago

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Mike Lavigne's System

Mike: when i find (...)someone to help meWell, Mr A. Porter's name comes to mind... now arm-twisting wouldn't work in tis case (he needs arms to take the pic...

posted over 18 years ago

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Dutch student

Wow, an Emmitter, Apogee, & Dalis at 19! Nice system (as you obviously know by just listening). Try another wire for the front speakers: a diy for example. I suggest a single core copper. Use magne...

posted over 18 years ago

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Albert Porter's System

I never heard this demo (Bob Carver), but all reports were that it was successfulAn interesting side issue raised by an engineer: how Carver's experiment suc...

posted almost 19 years ago

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Underpay architect audio system.

Well, that looks pretty good and cosy.I wonder what the system & room will look like when, soon, you're an overpaid architect;)... Just as cosy I hope!

posted almost 19 years ago

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Getting there!

David, you seem to BE there (rather than getting there):). Only questions, as bove about the proximity of spkrs and (as above) is the Casablanca better than the switchman?

posted about 19 years ago

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Rives Audio and Talon Reference

I'll be happy to help Albert in removing the vinyl bric-a-brac. You'll be finally ready to start fine tuning the room.

posted over 19 years ago

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WAVAC Tri-amp system

Oh me gosh, etc.Have you listened to this set-up? Can you try listening to a full orchestra and tell us what it's like? Best

posted almost 20 years ago

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