Mike Lavigne's SystemCello; it is too bad RMAF was over so quick and we missed each other (same issue with Islandear). that having fun stuff can be hard work.next year for sure we'll connect (assuming there is ... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemLohanimal; yes, the OSIM message chair has it's place. I have used one and they do make one feel brand new. OTOH they are not ideal for extended listening sessions (up to 10 hours straight) as they... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemIslander; you said what i was trying to say; only better. thanks.out my windows i see a mountian side; it is part of a wilderness area that can never be developed. very peacefull and compli... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemDalton, i use one small 'can' sitting on the floor behind each speaker with a 15 watt 'soft-white' light bulb (up to 25 watts seems to work fine without shadows that are too intense or sharp). i po... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemCjfrbw; i agree. my lighting strikes the sweet spot where your brain dedicates most of it's computing power to your hearing; and you are totally relaxed into the music. yet there is enough light to... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemArkprof; a question; does 'Arkprof' mean you are an Architectural Professor? if so; then please be gentle with me.i appreciate that you see your needs (or other's needs) differently than i ... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemOB, you have asked me a question 2 different times and for various reasons i had not yet answered you.....my apologies. i was fortunate that yesterday i again took possesion of the pre-prod... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemSlipknot; i did get the pre-production dart pre back in my room last night......and stayed up listening to vinyl half the night......WOW! i do have a music 'hangover' this morning but what ... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemFrank, i have heard the Acapella speakers at shows and was quite impressed. i'm not exactly sure which one's i have heard; but it seems like they were around $50k list price a few years ago. it wou... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemRemy; thanks for the kind comments. please forgive my tardyness with my response......i have been busy and such. i have purchased (2) darTZeel NHB-108 stereo amps to replace my Tenor Hybrid... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemSystem edited: added picture. posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
The room behind the racing library.Bill, i just 'googled' 'bow window' and lots of examples of bow windows came up. why do you want inward opening windows?the bow windows pictured either on the googled sites 'crank' ... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemIslandear, see ya in Denver.Dalton, you can contact Jonathan Tinn (jtinn on Audiogon) at www.chambersaudio.com in Portland. the phone number and e-mail address is on the home page....that i... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHenryhk, i'm sorry if i gave the impression that i haven't been listening to rock/jazz/blues.....that is what i DO listen to about 80% of the time. my 'classical' comments were more an issue of how... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemSjmgr, thanks again for the kind words. things here on the 'Gon can get testy sometimes.....i understand. "extra courage and investment".....that's my problem....sometimes i have too much c... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemjust when you think it can not get any more any more obscene as far as the price/value curve........a friend brings over HIS set of Opus speaker cables ($33k each) to try on the bass of my VR9's wh... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemSjmgr,your contribution is not only welcome, it is appreciated. this is not a closed discusion......in fact, the more the merrier. we clearly have musical and sonic tastes in common. posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemAndy,the pre is sitting on the GP rack spot vacated by my switchbox. this is one of the Formula shelves.....i have the 21-40 pound foam disc in back and 2 41-65 pound foam disc's in front s... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemIslandear, be afraid, be very afraid. this is the real deal. i keep expecting the bubble to burst......but instead another layer of the onion drops away.the set-up in Denver will mostly mat... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemSjmgr, "immersed in a sea of music" pretty much says it all. each time i sit down to listen i am startled by the closeness of music. my senses have not yet adjusted to the new reference. my brain t... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemAndy,so i was THAT predictable. ;^)after we (you, MES, and myself) heard that pre at CES last year it was always in the back of my mind....but i remained skeptical until i actually ... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemSjmgr, i'm glad you enjoyed my 'rave'. thanks. Lohanimal, thanks for the kind words.actually, a few months back i did switch from the Kharma Exquisite's to the Von Schweikert VR9SE'... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemi sit here in awe of what i am hearing;there are NO trade-offs. the phono section of the darTZeel preamp is by far the best i have ever heard when combined with this darTZeel system... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemimagine that you were born into a world where everything had a greyness......a coarse sandy texture......like looking thru a screendoor at a beautiful pasture. you lived with this for so long it be... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHey Andy,yes, those Jena's are really special.you had to know i was already all over the dart pre. i will be driving to Portland and back tonight to pick up the new Dart pre and an ... posted about 19 years ago | View comment |