Wilsons, darTZeel, Vinyl and Tubesgreat tread.the Airline with A90 and La Platine is not just a good match. it is stunning.here comes my indepth review of A90:i'm gonna buy a second one.just in case ;-) posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Always learningThanks for entertaining replies.after some playing around I can agree on the single wire versus bi-wire and upper/lower cabinet experiences with some reservations as to acoustics/preferences. posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Always learningCongratulations on your Sarastro ownership.thanks for your informative story, it urges to read again.measured roomacoustics done the right way is biggest key in achieving great sound no mat... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveElberoth must be enjoying the music! posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemmaybe interesting to note that the NHB18 user manual has an added page (page10 to be downloaded from the website) which shows a photograph of the phonoboard with all settings available. again very ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
The European Perspectivei'm eager to read your Dart review :-) still saving up. posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemyeah thanks mike, once again very informative and inspiring.once it will be opportune i order nhb18 with two phonosections, twofold: this way there is possibility to load each section with diff... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemDgad,agree with your arc tekst. i have had the Wally too with my former Schroder ref, great tool.the earlier Schroders had the counterweights drilled in the center. i have experienced hard ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's System"i played it on the resonate frequency tracks on the test record and it had no resonance at any frequency either lateral or vertical on the test record. can that be right?"partly right.... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemDgad,The first 50 hours with any type Colibri is indeed a struggle.. but resonance around 15 Hz is too high.with my former Schroder arms the resonance got down much lower when the counterwe... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemit is indeed great to read Herve's explanation and thoughts.yes the DartZeel amps contain some pretty smart thinking and reflect a great mind i dare to say.btw what is the status of the Vio... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemLuigipenagosgreat posting.ofcourse Dartzeel would like to see lots of trade in for their mono's :-) only a happy few did listen to them and maybe they could offer a true performance gain ov... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemQuestion answered! thanks."As much as I liked the 2.2, the dartzeel just sounds better. It is picky about speakers preferring an efficient one but so what you only need one pair of speakers... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemnow thats relevant information Mtkhl!great to get such info from field owners.maybe you can answer my question on the B version: if all Dart amps are delivered in B version as a standard no... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemThanks for all replies.the B version (NHB108) has besides the auto DC compensation, balanced transformers at the XLR inputs. the NHB18/B version just the same with transformers at its outputs.<... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemquestion: is the B version still an option or does DartZeel skip the A version?not sure to me.still saving up. posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemthnx for your comeback Mike.the situation in Europe is not so good either, many car brands report sales down between 10>30% even BMW reports on 28% down last December.. still saving up for our ... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemDgadHave Colibri XCW 0,85mV which has seen quite some tuning to get along with different arms in it's lifespan.the wooden bodies do offer something special compared to the carbonate or meta... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemVery inspiring to hear that the DZ mono's sounded superb even at this very preliminary stage.keep saying to myself that with 95dB sensitivity i dont need 458 monos... it is a somewhat calming t... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMtkhl567 :OH will they be named 458 ?i already made up my mind on the Dart preamp.it will be first on my list and two phonostages will be welcome for sure it is such a great option.... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemThanks to all DART insight on this topic.i had also the impression that words of Mikey Fremer on the Dart combo had more to do with his personal taste and way of wanting to listen to music than... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHave had the opportunity to listen to mastertapes too.it made me sigh.just not fair.who said audiophile life would be fair?the DartZeel combo.upon reading the latest Stereop... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemYes the Lasertronic may only be used to good effect when speakers have flat sides, or a flat top.if so the measurements are way more accurately then any measurement done at the floor with tape ... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's Systemhello Mike,i use this one:http://www.sola.at/453_EN.6277E4A12973084?View=Product&detailid=72&title=Lasertronicit also does angle measurements with the digital scale.grea... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHello Mike,i see you have toed in your MM3 to a great amount.they are set apart a fair distance too.likely the soundstage should 'fill in' superbly between the speakers, but do you ... posted about 16 years ago | View comment |