Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic

What XLR splitters are being used?

I have three possibilities, and I’m not sure any of them qualify for even testing:
- Oppo 205 with a balanced output (mod) to a Directstream dac
- DS dac to ATC active speakers (SCM19A)
- alternatively, DS dac RCA out to JL Audio subs (active) and, with an adapter, XLR from the subs to the ATC actives

I'm not picturing what "outer" and "inner" mean in referring to the final half twist on each end, since which cable plugs into which splitter lead would depend on how the end plugged into the component. Twisting the latter the other way would seem meaningless. 

Thanks for the clarification. I don't see any XLR splitters, only bare connectors, on the Audioquest website. And as far as I can tell, they don't sell directly, only through dealers, at least in the U.S.

ozzy, where'd you pick up XLR Y adapters?