Mike Lavigne's SystemMike, thanks for the info re Oyaide. I have wondered how much better they might be, considering how enthusiastic some folks have been about FIM and Furutech outlets - not to mention the Oyaides. St... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemChico, Mike's response is, essentially, true. But, as we all know, theory and practicability don't always jive, so the only real solution is to experiment with as many devices as you can afford to ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMichael, yes, I'm still very interested in coming to visit. Right now I'm in NYC and will only be home for a day or two before heading back out, but I'll definitely contact you after April. In the ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemI would agree that the Halcyonics platforms - per their documentation - as active devices made for scientific instruments sensitive to low frequency vibration, are expressly designed to compensate ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemIn response to Loxodrome: my lifelong friend (50 years) is an architect - one of Frank Geary's boys out of USC - whose personal audio system is fairly simple: a Dual tt, Plinius integrated and 30 y... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Room Built for MusicNow THAT is one hell of a room! Those Macs have incredible power for 100 wpc. Not hard to get inspired by the music when you also have that view. Enjoy. posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Beauty and the Beasts! (deceased)Tboooe, now I'm about 1500 miles north on an island in the Puget Sound. Sold my boards about a year before I left...just wasn't getting out anymore, other than to go to Salt Creek with my bodyboard... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Beauty and the Beasts! (deceased)Well assembled system, Tboooe. I gotta believe the Cary loves the XA-160s. BTW, do you have power issues at your house? Dedicated lines? FWIW, I'd audition passive conditioners as well as PS Audio ... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Temporal BlissBPK, Gilbert suggested that I contact you at the BC forum, but since I found you here...I own Parsifal Encores and have been auditioning amps off-site. Living in the NW I haven't had the ch... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Ear Candy & Occasional Eye Candy TooKirk, would you now characterize yourself as a music enthusiast, audiophile or general contractor? The photos that you, Albert and Mike have shared with the rest of us are very instructive as well ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
current state of artAjahu, I for one am thrilled that the internals from a machine of destruction are being used for something so much more valuable. Is wiring from MiG-29's available? You'd have to figure it was even... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
current state of artVery attractive room and impressive rig, Ajahu. I'm just curious - how did you come by wiring from a MIG? Did a 21 bellyflop in your neighborhood? I assume you terminated the leads yourself - singl... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Tireguy's rig mkIII.2 rev.b.1Still glad to see you back. posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Tireguy's rig mkIII.2 rev.b.1Hey Tim, talk about serious changes! How are you liking the AA? Good to see you back on Agon. BTW, what four-wheeler did you ultimately pick up? posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Ear Candy & Occasional Eye Candy TooWell, Kirk, it certainly LOOKS great. I'm sure you'll enjoy the tuning and tweaking process for a while but it's already a very inviting room. Lucky man. posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike, elk and bears are good, moose are even better! Let me know when Rocky and Bullwinkle show up. You know, I've been following the development of your room/system for some time, and whil... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike, this is exactly why I'm hesitant to hear your system. Talk about seductive...[insert grin here] posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemNrchy, it's amazing what a bit of space can do for one's perspective. After 10 years on island I realize that the entire world is mad...whoa, now I'm starting to sound like the Peter Finch characte... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemArkprof comments are interesting. I assume we all aspire to find our spot in the world - what Castaneda called 'enabling' places - and that once we find these spots we are loathe to leave them. Mik... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Aero, Lamm, and RevelSteve, what an attractive system. I'm assuming you went with the Lamm 2.1s for the extra power. Did you audition the 1.1s - or the 1.2s - in your system? Like to hear the system, digital or analog.... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Audio AeroTalk to Steve Creamer at Nirvana, or Jody/Matt at Globe. I still haven't heard any cabling that would compel me to switch out my Nirvana, especially the S-X on my Capitole. I'll be interested to se... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike, the best laid plans of mice and men... Sorry we missed each other at RMAF, I will endeavor to trek up to your place as soon as my travel schedule permits (and, assuming your invite still stan... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemThanks for the invitation, Mike. I'm currently in LA. But I will definitely try to connect in Denver. posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike, frankly, you guys are starting to scare the crap out of me. I've watched the last couple of changes in your room - hold it, I'm drooling again - and every time I think that you're gonna hit t... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Tireguy's rig mkIII.2 rev.b.1Tireguy, I also love cars...but what kind of sled is tempting you so much that you'd be willing to part with the Meitner gear? posted about 19 years ago | View comment |