Mike Lavigne's System

David,happy for you about the MM3's.and yes, the industrial design and level of finish on the mono blocks is unmatched in my experience. in person they are almost intimidating with ...

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Mike Lavigne's System

thanks Metralla.no more extra power cords, sorry. i was lucky to get that 2nd one under my wife's radar as it was.and right now my box of tricks is empty from selling everything i c...

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Mike Lavigne's System

thanks Bigpond, for the nice comments.

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Mike Lavigne's System

rear of 458rear of 458 with...

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Mike Lavigne's System

the darTZeel NHB-458 monoblocks arrived today. beautiful to look at, built like a swiss watch, and even brand new and just starting to break in magnificent to listen to. the energy and realism is s...

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Mike Lavigne's System

hi Paulo,Lubbock is in Texas, Seattle is (in the State of Washington) northwest of Texas 1500+ miles away on the Pacific Ocean, north of California. i live in the mountains east of Seattle....

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Mike Lavigne's System

more MM7 thoughts.....tonight is the first time i've actually pulled out music specifically related to deep bass (since the 'Earth Drums' cut the first night).....cuts known for having prod...

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Mike Lavigne's System

Paulo,thanks.i will hope your USA tour happens and that my room is one stop.cheers,

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Mike Lavigne's System

Bill,thanks....i saw the post where you referenced my phrase, thanks for that.i've seen plenty of those photos of the misery from the devistation.....very sad. hope things get back ...

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Mike Lavigne's System

David,i owned the Watt Puppy 3/2's back in the day (and the 5.1's and 6.0's too)....so i get your point....there are many more high performance speakers today than there once was. and the b...

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Mike Lavigne's System

Peter,thanks.lack of sleep is the only negative, and i'm serious about that. it's very difficult to leave the room at night. and in the morning i'm drawn back. i am on vacation this...

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Mike Lavigne's System

it's RTR tape night with the big rig. so far 4 different tapes. 2 Jazz, 1 latin salsa, and TP-003, Arnold Overtures....both reels. just finished reel 2. Wow! as good as it s...

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Mike Lavigne's System

hi Bill,i trust you are coping ok with the aftermath of Sandy with minimal intrusion on you and your family.yes, the MM7's do make the music so relaxed and effortless. easier for th...

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Mike Lavigne's System

hi Mike,thanks. and to answer your question; no, set flat the bass towers have proper room to breathe.....i get no sense of overload or doubling at any SPL my ears can handle. although i re...

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The Underground System

Adam,nice system! and really not so modest.i have a friend with the Nova Utopia Be's and it's an excellent speaker. great electronics and top notch source.and dedicated prop...

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Mike Lavigne's System

hi Geoff,thanks for the kind words.it will be interesting to see how the MM7 spell affects my friends this weekend.stay tuned.

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Mike Lavigne's System

Thanks Sam.and yes, the dart 458's are still on the way. i think within a week i'll 'know' when they will be here.

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Mike Lavigne's System

hello Adam,i truely appreciate all the nice things you have written, thank you. you do know the history of my system. happy to have provided some entertainment for you and your friends over...

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Mike Lavigne's System

thanks Gary.

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Mike Lavigne's System

Thanks Albert, i appreciate the kind words.i'm really enjoying it.

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Mike Lavigne's System

Paulo,even though you live far away, that does not mean you cannot visit. if you ever are in the area you would be most welcome.the twin towers are worth a bit of effort to hear. :)

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Mike Lavigne's System

i considered being politically correct and not allow myself to get too over the top after one night. but that would simply be blowing smoke. i've heard a number of state of the art speakers...

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Mike Lavigne's System

they are here!all 4 towers

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Mike Lavigne's System

Hi Mike,hi David,i hear that you are now an Evolution Acoustics MM3 owner. if so, congrats to you and welcome to the Evolution family. :)...

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Mike Lavigne's System

Lawrence,yes; i do look forward to the truths revealed by recording 'live' in my room. it will be an education i'm sure.thanks.

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