knighttodd

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Sideways move?
@charles1dad I can read as well as you. I was simply telling him how I am powering my Ardens.   
Sideways move?
I've got about 200hrs on my Ardens. They sound incredible.  I'm running them with mono blocks. A pair of Prima Luna Evo 400 for the high and PS audio 1200m monoblocks for the low end. You definitely need a little more power.   
Tyler Acoustic speakers
I have Halo Extreme  with upgrade crossover and Seas millennium tweeters. They sound fantastic. Crystal clear and great mid range.  Large Soundstage and perfect center. I'm using 2 Prima Luna Evo 400 amps to run the tweeters and mids. 2PS Audio 12... 
Need an integrated amp that sounds engaging at lower volume
Don't waste your money on a Loki. They sound like, well. Get an RME ADI2 FS DAC. it has the low level loudness feature.  Put in as much bass as you want.   
Supra Cat 8 Ethernet cable
@mike_in_nc as far as ethernet cables go I agree. Just get AQ Forest and call it a day.  
Usb cable recommendation
DH labs or AQ Carbon. Either one.  You won't need to buy ever again  .  
What's on your Dac tonight?
@clearthinker you had to have thought of something by now. Or are you just white noise?  
What's on your Dac tonight?
CSNY/American Dream.  Grand Funk Railroad/Closer to home. U2/Joshua Tree.   
What's on your Dac tonight?
@artemus_5 lol, that's a sweet table you have.   
Panels on the ceiling
And sometimes I feel like I'm a prisoner of my own device. Lock me up. I think I'm going to try the mud over the popcorn.  See what it sounds like.  I found these foam panels 12x12 with a nice design that would go up easy.  
Sharing my experience with cables
On my system I can't tell much difference on power cord.  Although I have changed all to include various different from AQ. Monsoon for amps, NRG for pre and everything else.  Can't tell much difference in Digital cables.  However I do use Kimber ... 
Best streamer for a returning audio guy
Cambridge Audio Cxnv2.  The app works great, the sound is fantastic.  Best bang for the buck.  Balanced or rca out.   
Cable recommandations
Two pair of AQ Rocket 88 and then you can biwire those beasts. Buy used.  
Panels on the ceiling
Thanks for the responses, so far @russ69 has my vote. Biggest problem with hiring someone to do it is they want to test for asbestos.  Then when found they tell you to hireton asbestos abatement company for removal $$$.  
Panels on the ceiling
@erik_squires hoping you would chime in. Im basically lookig to cover the popcorn.  Don't want t to scrape it because its got asbestos.  So i thought something decorative that would enhance the sound quality. Metal? Plastic? Something absorbative?...