Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic

I tried the Schroeder Method once with XLR cables acting as AES/EBU between a Musical Fidelity transport and a DAC. It was very good. It certainly did not seem to exhibit any issues due to doubling the IC. The sound quality was holistically superior to a single IC of same brand, even though the Y cables (not Audio Sensibility) were poorer quality. 

As I have double Schroeder Method running currently, I will be swapping their positions to see the effect. Swapping single ICs is efficacious, readily heard in a good rig, so I would expect the same with double IC. 

shkong78, I thought you had used two sets of Schroeder Method ICs in your rig. Not sure if you swapped out their position, but you may want to consider it. Frankly, you would have to rebuild all the trials you did with double and triple again in the new positions. The results will vary for each one of those. Perhaps you already went through this, but most audiophiles miss this. Whereas most audiophiles are too lazy, or don't see the potential, you would see the potential and likely would have the zeal to try.  :) 

I recommend trying all compatible cables in all positions, even power cords. It's more work, but imo the only way to find the best expression of a system.  :)

I am offering this as a public service announcement: the SM, as described by Doug Schroeder in his original Audio Blast article, only applies to IC’s.

Whatever y’all want to do with power cables and speaker cables is up to you. But doubling up those configurations is not the equivalent to the SM for IC’s.

I have tried power cords and prefer single runs in my builds.  Playing with speaker cables right now. 

I have a set of 4 Monster Cable Y-splitters available. Anybody interested can PM me.