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July 16, 2023, 11:51 AM
Thread: Clarisys Audio/MSB/Block Install in Ohio
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Re: Clarisys Audio/MSB/Block Install in Ohio
That is a truly state-of-the-art installation in all respects, Mike! Congratulations!
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January 24, 2022, 12:18 AM
Thread: Audio Research 160M
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Re: Audio Research 160M
A dear friend of mine drives his MG-20.7s with ARC REF750s. I personally think that the REF750s (and VTL Siegfried IIs) are the ideal power level for MG-20.7s.
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February 22, 2019, 03:35 AM
Thread: Magico Q-Sub 15’s
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Re: Magico Q-Sub 15’s
Hello Eric,
Out of curiosity I was wondering if you considered a “six pack” of REL No. 25s as an alternative to the Q-Subs? Of course having the subwoofer match your loudspeakers makes perfect... -
April 27, 2018, 09:10 PM
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Re: Mono and Stereo article on Mike Lavigne system
I do not understand this discussion about "review." Where and when did I ever refer to my report on my visit with Mike as a "review"? I consider my article about Mike and his amazing room and...
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April 27, 2018, 06:31 PM
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Re: Mono and Stereo article on Mike Lavigne system
Dear mep,
A constructive place to begin would have been to accept my invitation to cite verbatim and in full context an example of the “trashing” of which you have accused me. For whatever reason... -
April 27, 2018, 04:57 PM
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Re: Mono and Stereo article on Mike Lavigne system
I call it like I see it, and I do not hesitate to critique when critiquing is due. Nor do I hesitate to give credit when credit is due.
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April 25, 2018, 03:45 PM
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Re: Mono and Stereo article on Mike Lavigne system
I do not know why you would not believe that I would "not have the itch to listen to a $100K DAC" but I did not. It is very simple: I have no interest in digital components. It is oddly arrogant...
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April 25, 2018, 03:36 PM
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Re: Mono and Stereo article on Mike Lavigne system
Thank you! :)
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Re: Ces 2015
Thank you, Mike!
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Re: Ces 2015
Thank you for your thoughts on the 212!
Yes, the Pendragons are in storage waiting for my house to be repaired.
I agree on the 6550. But the JA200 Mk. II uses the KT-150.
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Re: Ces 2015
Howdy, Mike!
Thank you for your thoughts!
I like the Viva Audio Aurora very much! I am trying to solve for > 100 watts with SET so that means Triode Reference M212, Mastersound PF100, Wavac... -
Re: Ces 2015
Has anyone auditioned in a familiar system the Triode Corp. Reference M212 (parallel SET with two 212s per mono amp)?
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November 21, 2017, 11:04 PM
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Re: MasterSound - Evolution 845 Integrated Amplifier ... Anyone hear one or have one ? ...
Has anyone auditioned in a familiar system the MastersoundD PF100 (parallel SET with four 845s per mono amp)?
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February 21, 2017, 08:48 PM
Thread: Magico Q15s
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Re: Magico Q15s
Hello Jock,
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Re: CLX
I, too, think the CLX is great on vocals. Having heard the Neolith five times in different systems (to my ears the three tube-based systems were great; the two solid-state-based systems were not...
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January 19, 2017, 09:05 AM
Thread: Martin Logan Neolith
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Re: Martin Logan Neolith
I have heard the Neoliths three times. With solid-state amps I did not care for the system, but I believe it was not the speakers to which I objected.
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December 31, 2016, 03:09 AM
Thread: REL G1 mk2's
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Re: REL G1 mk2's
What a fantastic room and set-up, Mike!
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August 7, 2016, 07:32 AM
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Re: The best speakers on the planet (according to C|Net's Steve Guttenberg)
+1
Well-stated, Mike.
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November 13, 2015, 03:52 PM
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Re: Martin-Logan quality control on high-end products
Thank you, Odyssey.
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November 13, 2015, 11:54 AM
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Re: Martin-Logan quality control on high-end products
That is interesting, especially since you like dynamic driver speakers best. Would you please describe with as much specificity and detail as possible why you preferred the CLX Art over the Neolith,...
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October 21, 2015, 02:48 AM
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Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
I would choose the Martin-Logan Statement E2.
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October 18, 2015, 07:04 AM
Thread: REL - which one?
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Re: REL - which one?
Has anyone carefully compared the G1 to the Studio III? (i suspect the Studio III is superior to the G1 in low frquency extension and sound pressure level.)
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October 12, 2015, 04:10 AM
Thread: Magnepan 20.7
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Re: Magnepan 20.7
Congratulations on your fantastic new speakers! I enjoyed MG-IIIAs for a couple of years and I have enjoyed MartinLogan speakers for the last 25 years, so I have used panel speakers continuously for...
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October 7, 2015, 03:57 PM
Thread: VPI Avenger
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Re: VPI Avenger
Thank you, Mark. :)
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October 7, 2015, 03:35 PM
Thread: VPI Avenger
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Re: VPI Avenger
Nowhere in my essay am I "bashing VPI." Is no question about a company ever able to be broached?
Yes, VPI turntables sound fantastic, just as many other turntables sound fantastic. I never...
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