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Nietzsche and Runaway Audio Consumption
If only we were more like squirrels..then we would have spirit but our brain gets in the way of what to do with all the nuts.  
Appreciate Some Dac Advice
I've found with DACs you need to get into some esoteric designs to hear differences. I doubt I would hear any between the RME and Krell unless Krell really screwed up their implementation. The RME does have some EQ but there are other less expensi... 
Appreciate Some Dac Advice
Of the 3 you mention I would try the RME it has some EQ ability. As far as sound better I don't know as I have no idea what the Krell has.  
Better Sounding Systems, Objectivists or Subjectivists?
I won't even consider a component unless I can see some measurements on it. I guess that makes me a moron.   
Advice regarding streaming please.
The streamer is rarely the weakest link. If you are comfortable with the user interface I wouldn't bother changing it. If you're simply looking for something new that's a different story. The Kef R3 are good speakers but could use a subwoofer to f... 
Default standard for speaker "sensitivity" measurement listings? Anechoic? In-room? Other?
I have no idea how Salk measures all their speakers but some are measured with Praxis. You can see it on the measurement at the top so could be quasi anechoic.     
KEF Blade Two - Unbelieveable
Here's a pair for $14K    https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649804571-kef-blade-2-high-gloss-black-mint/  
Default standard for speaker "sensitivity" measurement listings? Anechoic? In-room? Other?
That's why in room measurements are meaningless to a manufacturer unless every room was like the one they were measured in.  Except that is where we all end up listening to their products.    
Tracing the signal from source to speaker
You're at the wrong forum try audio science review.  
Introspective of this forum: "Does the Audiophile Community Have a Promlem?" I Say yes!!!
Some of us are without sin.   
The Big Misconception About Electricity
Yeah, you're pretty much alone.  
The Big Misconception About Electricity
Tesla was a tinkerer.  
speaker choice for new 20x30 audio room
Since you refer to we I assume you're looking for a wide sweet spot so 2 people can relax and enjoy. If that's the case I would look at speakers with wide dispersion like Revel.   
Sound System on $10K Budget
Look into active speakers. Dali Calisto 6c, Dynaudio Focus XD, Q Acoustics,  etc..  
Better Sounding Systems, Objectivists or Subjectivists?
Binary question, 0 or 1  0 Can't we all just get a lawn 😢