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Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
@williewonka, 'conundrum' the Extension Cord is obvious weak link in the chain because of Voltage Drop Concerns (contact points etc.).A dynamic gain is a gain ... suggesting the use of 'Type D' Cable as a replacement for existing  One) Cable 'Type... 
Sound Absorption Behind and Between the Speakers?
Smearing is the term of reference that I see used ... the reflections still have energy ... in a room that is very 'bright' this energy is at higher levels longer.This is about reinforcement and interference interactions.The reflections do not sto... 
Downside to "revealing" system?
This is sounding more like the difference between IC Cables ...If the Cables used for the two connections, CD Transport and TT / PhonoPre are different ... maybe not working well ... then that would be the place to look ... 
Sound Absorption Behind and Between the Speakers?
@hilde45, the reason for treatment on the front wall is to control first reflections and then help on the axial direction.Absorbtion and Diffraction (either / both) works above 500 Hz.Bass Trap Placement is at corners and at ceiling / floor / wall... 
Downside to "revealing" system?
Your list of gear is exceptional in terms of quality playback ... some recordings can sound flat and a bit lifeless.Anything more specific ... ??? Something must be souring the playback.Joni Mitchell’s Albums / Recordings in general tend to blow m... 
Best WiFi Music Streamer Does it exist?
@firstonetallguy, you are welcome! ... Audirvana Player does ' unfold the upper half High Rez Signal ' as per statement on the web page.The Audirvana Player decodes MQA to a point giving some benefit of a HI Rez file. ( independent of DAC ) Not a... 
Best WiFi Music Streamer Does it exist?
HQPlayer is a high quality Player (as per website) with processing features. That is a Player / App Plus much more." Higher quality oversampling and delta-sigma modulation can be done by utilizing vast amount of processing power available in mode... 
Best WiFi Music Streamer Does it exist?
HqPlayer may be over the top for you ... however the way you want to set up-FIFO (wireless) Network Audio Adapter you could consider HqPlayer as well.https://www.signalyst.com/consumer.html  
EARBUDS!
Super Darts > good quality > Heavy (may not stay put as well as one would like-dependent upon fit) > Smallish > Tuneable Bass +/- > Good Sound.No personal experience with the clip type or angled HideF ...Intended for use with Phone ... 
Digital XLR vs Digital RCA
Don't mix cables > 75 ohm for 75 ohm and 110 for 110.My experience with RCA vs XLR is that a " good " cable does make a difference! RCA can provide a lot of detail.Manufacturers use different ways to build a cable ... solder / cold weld > pl... 
Best options for active speakers $4k or below?
@soma70 ... The link that I posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tctB_Dfmv4sThe link is for the A500 as noted in my post with due credit to the Reviewer darko.audio. 
Best options for active speakers $4k or below?
Review Droped onto youTube today ... no first hand experience with the brand but ... from a design standpoint not much would appear to be overlooked ... using a Wave Guide to integrate the High and Mid / Low drivers would be a big plus with many i... 
Music server feeding Oppo UDP-205
Check the Playback settings on windows speakers properties.The Setting should be the max playback capability for the 203. 
Oppo 205 + Tidal/Roon Via Ethernet Now - Should I add a MQA decoder? - need your wisdom
The discussion topic would seem to indicate that with a firmware updateMQA is processed by UDP-205:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/oppo-udp-205-mqa-confusion@danielinvermont's Post." @bultaco I believe the answer is yes. I set the TIDAL d... 
How do I feed the Chord Dave? TT2 plus m scaler, a better choice?
Dave just works ... don't overthink it ... Qutest (good) >>> (better) TT2 >>> DAVE (um ... more better).The recommendation from my Local Shop Guys is to use linear power supply which Chord  discourages.Leaning toward LPS myself a...