knighttodd

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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?... 
Cambridge Audio Cxnv2 Truth Mod /tubes make all the difference
@mahler123 sorry typo, $189.00 each at today's ridiculous price.  But these should last 7-10 years.  Maybe longer counting a few more tube rolls. I liked the original dac also, as i am a fan of AKM chips. I still use an RME ADI 2fs with Teddy Pard... 
Cambridge Audio Cxnv2 Truth Mod /tubes make all the difference
@mahler123 , the mod was about $1500. Phillips nos ecc88 min watt tubes $80.00 each.   
Best progressive rock album side
Moody Blues/ Days of Future Past  
Best XLRs under $500 a pair
If short runs check out Mogami Gold. If up to 25ft Mogami Gold AES/EBU.  
Sunday dreaming about preamps...
The ls28se is an awesome and very dynamic unit. I love mine. It has a very tight and musical grip on my 4 amplifiers. Should be getting the upgraded remote soon.  I went from a ref 5 to this unit.  
Too many choices for R2R DACS--opinions appreciated
Everyone has their preferences.  Mine is Audio GD r7he mkii.  It's sound is perfect and spot on musical. Excellent PRAT, never a hint of glare. Sound is very analog. Having the class A power supply really puts it a step above the others in its pri... 
My endgame system I think
Now that gives being locked up in a padded room new meaning. You can Lock this audio nut in anytime.  
Speaker Questions
Look on TMR websit. Fair prices for used upscale gear.  
Upgrading from Primaluna
For 2k more I would get 2 PL Evo 400 amps and mono block. If the El34 tubes aren't enough power you can always get KT150 tubes. Don't give up the tubes because of a little heat. I run them in my basement system.   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
CSNY American Dream, CSN Daylight  Again, The Doors Morrison Hotel  
"Too much gain"? (Cary SLP05 question)
I have that same problem with my AR ls28se. Using the dac I can only go to 10 or 12 on the control before its too loud. I'm running 4 mono blocks, 2 PL evo 400 and 2 PSA 700m amplifier.  How could I incorporate this into my system?  
2nd systems- who’s got one?
2nd in den, Cxnv2 with Modwright tube upgrade, Melody/Onix h6550 integrated tube amplifier,Klipsch 12" sub and 2 separate runs AQ Rocket 44 feeding  Kef R11 speakers.