Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic

@mrdecibel I think the MA assemblies with the SSI tech wires are “conventional” in nature (think Canare Starquad but only at a much higher level with respect to one type of conductor). 

Conventional aspects also play in, if you calculate it out, the core waveguide material vs surrounding field space is not a linear equation ---as one adds conductors. WRT to how the physics of complex electrical function deals with it, that is.

Sadly, it’s not that simple either... as the rest of the complexities can and does create exceptions to that rule unless the experiment is tightly controlled and delinted well enough. Ye olde "resolution and quality of the answer can only equal the definition and quality of the question" - kinda thing

Has anyone else taken upon themselves the do at your own risk adventure of the Schroeder Method interconnects? I know of at least one person who was using it since my article first appeared and is pleased. 

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. 

Highstream, I have some Audioquest XLR splitters (conventional, as sold on their website, not "reverse" splitters). I had to go to a guitar/music center to find the appropriate reverse 2 to 1 XLR splitters. They can also be found on Amazon, but are lower quality. 

The outer versus inner designation simply refers to the orientation of the two cables used with the splitters on RCA or XLR only, not with Y cables. I do not concern myself with any kind of "twist" when using the Y cables, only with hard splitter devices. With a hard splitter cables can either be kept parallel, or a half "twist" put in them by moving the outer cable to the inner position and vice versa on one end only. 

If you have any qualms about testing, please consult your equipment manufacturers first. This is a do at your own risk activity. 

I have not encountered a possibility of using the Schroeder Method to subwoofers, so I cannot advise in regards to that. 

If DAC to active speakers would prove to be efficacious, my guess is the result would be brilliant. I would not try it unless conferring with the manufacturer.