Mike Lavigne's Systemlet me check.....the Rockport appears to feeling just fine and happy just where it is.... but it sends it's greetings.Tim, you'll love the Meitner. i may end up with a 2-channel Meitner in ... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemSystem edited: my update is replacement of my 24-bit Linn CD-12 and my Marantz SA-1 with the new Meitner emmlabs DAC6 and modified Philips SACD 1000. the Meitner combo is very, very close to the Li... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemBrulee, it is good to have company in my affliction.i think being obsessive is simply finding all the enjoyment one can find from something.....to keep going down a path as long as it leads... posted almost 22 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemthanks Brulee, you are correct.....i don't get out much.....where would i go?it can become a problem when all you want to do is play records......and more records.....and talk about audio..... posted almost 22 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemRwd, i have since added the vdH Colibri XWG Mytlewood to my cartridge stable.the Colibri XCP is the clear winner so far.....it is the most explosive and detailed cartridge i have heard........ posted almost 22 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Robert, you are absolutely right. the one limitation i have is size of my room. my room has excellent dimentional ratios and the height of the room (11"), stepped ceiling and bay window really h... posted almost 22 years ago | View comment | |
The room behind the racing library.hi Bill, from Jonathan's description of your new speakers i am blown away.....Congradulations!!!my 'baby' Exquisites will have a new 'big daddy'.and from the sound of things you wil... posted almost 22 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemArooj, i think you give me way too much credit. i certainly intend to be clear and humble.....but i'm sure not all would consider me so. in addition, even though i have expensive gear, that doesn't... posted about 22 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemJudit, there is a slight difference in sound with and without my tall chair.....but not so much 'good and bad' just slightly different....when it comes to extended, singular, listening.....comfort ... posted about 22 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemTwl, thanks. as system performance improves the advantage of vinyl performance over (any) digital increases. there is simply lots of information in those grooves waiting to be enjoyed.Sc53,... posted about 22 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Frank, i was looking for how you were going to work the Zoethecus racks into your play on words.....lost your nerve, heh! Jonathan did help me a great deal with the set-up of the III las... posted about 22 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHow's the back, whimp?after 10 straight hours of listening today i am in awe......every recording is like i never heard it before. the whole speed issue seems to be at the heart of what is ... posted about 22 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Jfrech, my room is 11 feet high, 12 feet wide, and 18 feet long. it does have a stepped ceiling and a bay window that help with room nodes. the high ceiling height really helps too. the mid-bass... posted about 22 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Tim, last spring i switched to the Lamm LP2 Delux which i am enjoying. i never posted on it so you are forgiven.....just don't let it happen again. ;^)the invite still stands when/if you... posted about 22 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhi Greg, thanks for the comments. the Valhalla XLR interconnect between the Placette and the Tenors is short enough that i don't have any impedence problems. also, the input impedence of th... posted about 22 years ago | View comment | |
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The room behind the racing library.hi Bill, congrats on your vinyl system finally being "right". it took me two months of messing around to get there but it was definitly worth it.careful with the fuse problem on t... posted over 22 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, i hope someday to hear your system. i'm sure the best thing about your system is not the outstanding individual pieces or great room.....but how everything works in harmony to let the music... posted over 22 years ago | View comment |