Mike Lavigne's SystemMike, haven't seen your system/room for a while now. I can only imagine its like a dream. You think you might benefit from a larger room now?Henry posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMerci Sam! posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMy amp is with Herve right now, waiting to go pick it up! If you're ever in Paris let me know, I'm starting to find out about the good jazz clubs and restaurants! posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHi Gary, I'm settling into Paris, France ... I'll probably start osting some pics as soon as I get my amp back from Herve.You are right though on the 458s, if he did make something halfway,... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemI'm with you Mike, all the way on the numbers, but no kidding the right channel peaked at 1040 watts or close to that in his basement. The most amazing things was that there was no sense of reachin... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemI was priveledged to spend an afternoon in Herve's basement recently, where he has his MM3's paired to his new mono blocks. We started with digital but soon switched to his EMT turntable. His turnt... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemAbout lowering noise floor. My personal experience. There are other solutions out there. For example, I learned about a guy in Germany (Creaktiv)who creates, amongst other things, products just for... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHi Mike, have you ever listened to a Soundsmith strain gauge cartridge system. I have heard that it has unheard of performance due to its unique technology, giving it unrivaled neutrality (I mean n... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAnd Oh, btw, RW's Amused To Death (preferably pristine vinyl) should be part of any audiophile library. Highly recommended. The CD on my MPS-5 does pretty good too...I personally like the t... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThanks Albert for sharing this. When you read about it it does create interest for further exploration. But there are many little companies out there with systems that influence the electrostatic e... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven DubaiHi Sherakawa, thanks for your kind words and compliments. I am familiar with most of Alon Wolf's product line, the Mini, V3, V5, M5 ... I've heard them at various shows, audio shops and at peoples ... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Upgrading Into Audiophile HeavenWell, I have not compared the components you mentioned specifically. But I am a solid state fan, as I do not prefer the slowness of tubes and the coloration they have(a tube is effectively a synthe... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemJonathan, Mike, the relentless persuit of perfection is again mindboggling! I guess the economy has been picking up in the US of A!Certainly visiting Mike's room is on my list of "things to... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemLooking forward to you writing some impressions on the 458...are you testing the new EA BNC interconnect too? posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHi Mike, will you be trying the EA BNC interconnects too? It would be interesting how they stack up against your Valhalla's and/or Transparent MM's or indeed the Zeel's?And what about the M... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven DubaiI put in Acoustic System sugar cubes ... whow what a difference, my base is almost back to where it was before.And this was a $140 tweak, well worth the money! posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike, thats great feedback thanks. In the contect that you mention we are talking evolution of all the great traits the system already has. I love this approach, as the fundamentals of the system a... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike, its been a while...are sales picking up for you these days? Sure hope the worst is over...I was wondering if you have tried Kevin's new interconnect and speaker cables yet. I haven't ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven DubaiHi Sam, looks like you're having some good ole audiophile fun...some big project in the works there Dali/BAT. Has Albert been rubbing of on you? Haha! Anyway, there are only a few extremely devout ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven DubaiArthur, thanks, the CD shelves are actually cheapo IKEA cd-racks, they're about $25-30 a piece and can hold 180 CDs in normal jewel cases. I have 10 racks on each side, so that is room for 3,600 CD... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven DubaiC1ferrari, thanks for your compliments. Indeed having had my system in three different rooms has given me insight as to room acoustic effects a lot. I guess not too many people have that benefit. I... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven DubaiI just put in Acoustic System's sugar cubes...whow what an impact...17 little pieces of wood. Its like having a giant equalizer on your front wall. The base has very noticably improved from before.... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven DubaiZeph, thanks for your thoughts. I did move around the speakers before I spiked them in the spot where they are. The soundstage depth and breadth is phenominal. I like it this way, although my base ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallNice one there Bob, I'll bet ya its a fantastic upgrade, I see you got the feet too... you must have made a significant step forward altogether. Congrats and look forward to your comments.E... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemThanks Mike for your update. You are dead on with the room comment. Interesting about your base issue. In my room, although 500 sqft the base does not go as low as my previous room which was 700 sq... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment |