Mike Lavigne
Senior Member

Why do you think I dropped them? I couldn’t continue to sell ARC knowing what I knew both factually and in my heart. This is not a reflection of their great products, Dave Gordon or any of the amazing staff. Just realities of their situation...

Oh boy. So, 2018 was Fine Sounds Group. Dumb….like a fox! “Hey, let’s sign one of our biggest competitors to a long term lease for way more space than they need and then dump them.” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Whats shocking is a mature company like ARC not owning their own facilities ..

As I said before, it’s not just the debt, it’s the liabilities. $40,000/month in rent. SMH. I’ve been to that facility twice. It’s literally 10 times what they need. You can play football in parts of it and not hit anything. Here’s my...

Ouch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

The 2023 Munich High-End Show: Robert Harley Reports from the World’s Premier Audio Event - The Absolute Sound Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Me too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

At my house it's more like this ..! Wife- The electrician is here to install the 240 outlets .. Me - Great ask him to give you a hand and move the power amplifiers, be careful ....... Thanks ... :roflmao:

super sweeet Mike , love it ....! regards

While I'am a big, Very Big Boulder fan, There is no way Boulder is putting out 1000watts of class A Bias at any load much less 2 ohm , thats hillarious marketing jib jab .... :) Regards ....

1700 CD's and counting, CD's are not dead with a good CDT/DAC its still the best way to listen to original (redbook) 16/44 and HDCD recordings ... Regards

Ha! I love my Block’s. No desire to change my amps at home. Now the VAC Master 300’s….oh yeah….I could do that! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Are you able to come for a listen? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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All the rooms at Munich are large. What struck me, and I will mention in my podcast was just how there was literally no consensus on what were the great rooms. It was all over the map like never before. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk...

SoundStageAustralia.com - SoundStage! Australia’s 10 Favourite Exhibits at High End Munich 2023 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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I’ve researched this for years, I’ve tried many Phonostages with a rumble filter. None did what this does, Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Ok. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

$42,000 each. But hey, they are beautiful looking and sounding! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

It won’t turn on without 240v/30amp. Can use a standard 240v 3 pin connector, but Boulder strongly suggests we use: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

It crushed the first set. Not kidding. We need it on gliders for the moment so we can move it when the electrician comes Tuesday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Yes, works perfect. You’re lucky. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Yes. I have two tables, three arms, and they all did it. I have four dual 15 subs in a 14 x 22. The floor is a sponge. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Nope, same amount of tubes as the 452’s. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Yes! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Gryphon Apex Stereo. 600 pounds in a crate = class A high power. not many to choose from.

Hint: nearly 600 pounds in the crate…. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Soulution ...?

The Studio Plus really improves upon everything already great with the Minuet. The larger panel size and external crossover make it ideal for a medium to larger room, so 17 x 25 to 20 x 25. Beyond that, Auditorium and the Hall really fill the...

beautiful amps, a few less tubes to change than the bigger one's too. recall my time with the big bold Statement 450's. really enjoyed them. i know these are a few generation better.

Dynamics, slam, control, sweetness. BIG jump up over 200’s. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Absolutely! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I just had to have my babies! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I wouldn’t put too much stock into that. Really try to listen for yourself. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I agree. The 205’s are amazing amps too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I would do the Premier with DD and upgrade the Premier to the REF DAC later (remember, you get 100% of your Premier money back toward the REF DAC here in the US.) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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Munich High End 2023 Show Highlights | HFA - The Independent Source for Audio Equipment Reviews Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Thanks. Just need 10 posts before you can post a link. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

the owner of that T1 (who's PS is pictured) visited me last month. a power supply is what it is. Esoteric has a standard 'Grandioso' chassis width and style. the extra space inside the chassis is not for lack of execution for the product.

thanks. so far just dipping my toe into it. looking around at it. i'll be 72 in September. in the 60's, 70's and 80's was into mostly 60's and 70's pop/rock......and my kids growing up. not serious music focused listening. i never had...

This is the best part of Munich Hi End! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Haha. True! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Just ordered a pair (in black) for the store. This is such an impressive big ballsy amp. And of course, the best looking amp on the planet! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro