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What went bang, smelled of "I'm fried", yet left it in working order...???
Another possibility is the audio section of the plasma tv which will be energized even though you are routing the audio through an independent sound system. Of course, if the plasma is a monitor only there is no audio section. Give that plasma a s... 
I'm not all in on digital systems because I'm not all in on DACs
Correction.... The above should read "....four stereo channels (up from 3 stereo channels) to diy fully active speakers (8 total channels)."  
I'm not all in on digital systems because I'm not all in on DACs
Erik, you seem to enjoy tinkering (as I have for some 40+ years building passive and active loudspeakers) and DEQX makes tools that are a tinkerer's dream. Go to their website and read up on them. Too many capabilities for a hunt and peck typist l... 
I'm not all in on digital systems because I'm not all in on DACs
Erik, how familiar are you with DEQX? Also, which model of OPPO did you listen to in your system?  
Beautiful Music That Reduce You To Tears
   
A deeper more holographic soundstage.
If you wear glasses while listening, take them off. Primarily tightens up center image focus (in my experience) which would secondarily maximize your perceived image depth (that already exists). YMMV. Other than that, looks like you have soup to n... 
I'm pretty excited about my new room i'm building
Before you coat/seal/paint etc...the floor, go on this company's web site "Sani-tred". I don't sell it or work for them....just an amazingly satisfied customer. Product was applied over 10 yrs ago. PM me if you want to know specifics of my experie... 
Why HiFi manufacturers don't make active crossovers anymore?
Open baffle. 15" top/bottom, 10" planar magnetic mids, amt in the center. Baffle is sandwich of 3/4" ply, 3/4" mdf, 3/4"ply. 72" by 19". 
Why HiFi manufacturers don't make active crossovers anymore?
I have been enjoying an open baffle WMTMW 3-way (my design) using a DEQX HDP-4 for a few years. A great option, especially if you like to tinker. Check out their website for some features that set them apart from others. All other design variables... 
Opinions and recommendations on active loudspeakers
Adam audio has active monitors of all sizes to fit virtually any budget. Very well regarded.