Mike Lavigne's SystemGreg, your comment implies that i 'know' something about how the Opus works. i assure you that i have already disclosed what i 'know'......which is just a rehash of what i have read.Transpa... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemadding onto my response to Greg;some manufacturers choose not to disclose the science behind their products because they have invested in research they don't want their competitors to know.... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemGreg; actually i believe i am saying the opposite. IMHO 'ALL' other cables allow the signal to be affected by resonance and impedence to a much greater degree than the Opus. the Opus comes closer t... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhk109717, greetings to Yokohama.the speakers are Von Schweikert VR9SE's. here is a link to the web site.VR9SE posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemGreg; i am always concerned about cable discussions; as they can attract the 'wrong' crowd. but i'll close my eyes here and give you my best answer.i can't really say why the cables are so ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemRay, no problem, i took no offense. i was talking to myself as much as you with my answer.....i guess i'm still rationalizing it myself.when you hear something that truely rings your bell i... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemRay; at list price the speaker cables are a bit more expensive than the speakers, but a good deal less than the Rockport.i know it seems quite ridiculous to spend such a large amount of mon... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemElescher; bed sheets will definitly dampen reflections; and depending on your overall room design that may be ideal in your setup. OTOH the Duettes actually DIFFUSE the sound without taking too muc... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Luke72's Reference SystemLuca; beautiful pictures....your room and system are elegant......a great place to listen. i have heard the Savoy's and they are, like you say, something beyond the Andra's.....very refined... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemFYI, if anyone has interest in my 'deleted post' regarding the EMM Labs Signature comparison with the original version it has been reposted on the Hi-Rez board on the audioasylum........ posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemluca, on re-reading your post you ask about what is on the 'white' surfaces around the speakers. sorry my photography is so bad. those 'white' surfaces are actually very large bass traps. the surfa... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemGuys; once again i apologize for my neglect.Elescher; my window coverings are 'Duettes' by Levelor. i highly recommend them as diffusive without overdeadening the sound. they seem to be a g... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemTang, of course you are correct; i spend my time working or listening and my long latent touch with a camera from the days with my old metal bodied Nikormat has not resurfaced. 30 years ago i took ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemGregadd; it's not a typo. :^)i made the mistake of borrowing a friends pair of Opus speaker cable to try with my set in bi-amp configuration. then i tried to find a lower cost alternative.<... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemFrank, i have not tried the L-Com cables in my system. but a couple of months ago jtinn and i did do a very brief comparison at his house between Herve's cable, the L-Com and Radio Shack BNC cables... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemagain; i apologize for my absense and delay in response to all the posts/questions. as sit here typing and listening i can say it is hard to not just lean my head back and listen.....the system now... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemSystem edited: I finally found the time to take some pictures and update my list of gear and pictues. It has taken some time to make all the changes. there have been lots of changes......most of wh... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemGreg, i did finally read Uncle Mikey's review of the Caliburn. i also have heard that Andy Payor is possibly building a new tt.after 10 years the Sirius III may be truely challenged for the... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Matt,as i said above; sorry for the delay in my response.i have heard the Dali and Pipedreams at shows; i expect to listen to them both at CES starting Thursday morning. the Dali... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemThom_y, sorry for the delay in my response. i've been gone, then really busy at work, and now leaving for CES tomorrow.the darTZeel preamp was sent to CES early last week; so i've been with... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHusk; even though i have my 2-channel room wired for a future projector and screen i don't ever plan on haveing video in my 2-channel room. it's wired in case i were to sell the home, a future buye... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemGreg, you are right on; i do plan on focusing on source material.i am very anxious to get off the gear focus and into the music focus. my audio path has been unbalanaced for the last few ye... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemJayctoy; thanks. but be careful....passion has a price.Larry; i am in my personal (sonic) place i want to be. i think Nirvana comes in many shapes and sizes.....and may be a path and not a ... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's System".....if i've come all this way.....why stop now?"i've been trying to rationalize my latest excess and the above is the best i can do.i've had Transparent Opus speaker cable for 5 y... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMcrheist, thanks.the following was copied from a previous post in this thread. i recommend 'googleing' 'zero gravity chair' and 'perfect chair' and finding one that fits your needs. mine wa... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment |