CuongPham's SystemsWow, beyond cool! posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHi Mike..something different and i guess a reminder: I went a concert at Blue Note Tokyo to catch Cassandra Wilson...great concert...and a humbling experience at the same time. Got a long way to go... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHey Mike, sorry for the late reply. Comparing Sooloos via the DCC2 vs. Metiner's own transport which I have....well I would loved to say no difference but it aint. Via the CDSD you get greater open... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHey Mike, re music servers....I use the Sooloos. Sound quality it is not a leap foward by any means, but it works when connected to a quality DAC (I use the EMM Labs DCC2). But the convenience, fun... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Main HT RigBy the way thanks Kinsekd....tried them out and have ordered the Power Pts for rears in HT set up myself posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike..I am not a vinyl guy (not due to sound quality but storage, flexibility, convenience etc) however 5 out of 6...is demonstrative enough. posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMtkhl567, re speed of AR...well it was only an 1 hr of listening so you may be right, but I didn't notice it personally...perhaps if I have another extended session but I feel no need to as I am ex... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHey Mike, don't know if you have tried them but I was at a dealer the other day,testing some home theatre stuff but noticed the much talked about Magico Model 6's...so obviously couldn't resist and... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
SoundLabs, VacuumTubes, and Analoggreat set up but doesn't the speakers block what looks limke a fantastic view? posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHey Mike..probably should not make this into a home theatre thread so last comments on the subject (unless u prompt me!)Agree on Parc in 2 channel: not needed but even more so given it woul... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemfunny that Mike...over the years when I decided to upgrade my 2 channel system, I ended up with Meitner + Darts as well (including the Stealh Indra just like Fsarc)...speakers remain the same, whic... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
The Goldmund / Kharma TheatreHi...I imagine while listening to 2 channel u use the home theatre by pass and just use the Lexicon analogue pre stage, correct? How do you find it performing in the exalted company of the rest of ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Main HT RigHi,,,how do you find the Thiel power points as rear surrounds? also do you think they are adequate for multichannel audio such as SACD? I am cosndering them myself: I like the smallish footprint/si... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemgood call...music...some of my own recetn discoveries that I highly recommendAntione Herve "Road Movie" and Gianluca Petrella " Indigo 4"...surprisingly I find some of the best jazz today c... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemStereoTaipei.....do u use the Darts?: I was interested in the Magico Minis for awhile but noticed they may be a bit inefficient with a sensistivy of 87 into 8 ohms was not sure if the Darts could d... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHey, Mike. My Darts are now pretty much fully broken in and....holy cow! I enjoy music again.One update: I switched interconnects btwn the DCC2 (used only as a DAC now) and the Dart Pre fro... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemYes...I have so far only 70 hrs on it and I can already hear its changing and improving.... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemon dart pre break in...perhaps so but I got the dart pwr & the pre simultaneoulsy and the break in period I have heard abt was re the pwr amp....Mike in your exp is that the case as well? Sounds gr... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHey Mike finally got my dart combo. Christ, right out of the box its amazing...and everyone seems to of an opinion that they take longer than usual to fully broken in...can't wait. Last night I was... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHi Mike...having ordered them still waiting for my dart pre+ pwr to arrive...ah its looooooong wait when u are sooooo longing for them. In the meantime I've been discovering some new music....if yo... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike, the thing is it was by deduction....guesswork. THe dealerships where I live do not loan out equip for home audition. Some of the details and problems therein are in my system thread.F... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHey Mike...i've recently been auditioning various amps...Dart, ASR, Gryhon, ML, CJ etc....and ended up ordering the Darts. Can't wait! Boy oh boy those things were truly truly musical. posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Wilsons, darTZeel, Vinyl and TubesThanks for the feedback....my room is not gigantic by any means and I do not go for very loud levels of listening. posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Wilsons, darTZeel, Vinyl and TubesReally appreciated, Rugyboogie. Sensitivity 89. posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Wilsons, darTZeel, Vinyl and TubesVery inspiring! One more question, if I may. Do you think there is much of a difference btwn Exclusive 1 and 2 other than power ratings? I can afford the 2 but 4 boxes are bit to handle and place! posted over 18 years ago | View comment |