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Youngsters these days.
I'm a Boomer who went the streaming route. I might have hundreds of CDs ripped to my server but Quboz has hundreds of thousands. My monthly service pays for itself since ii no longer buy CDs. To each his own.  
Your One Bullet Point Solution; Electrical Upgrade
Is there a particular reason they reccomended 100 amp panel? I believe most common now in US is 200 amp. Just curious I only have a 60 amp panel now but my patio home isn't large only 1800 square ft.  
Room Treatment suggestions and advice
The ones you linked should work fine, especially if they are local to you instead of shipping across the world. I would put a heavy curtain over the window so you can open during the day if you want for some light. Experiment with the panel placem... 
McCormack power cord?
You want something like this.https://www.cables.com/Products/PCRD-5-15A.aspx 
Raven or Hegel?
Hegel 360 or with those B&W's an Anthem STR.  
Directionality Explained
Fuses might might have a sound characteristic if they are in the signal path but any competently made modern component shouldn't be using fuses there. Most of these fuses people are replacing is in the mains. This thread isn't about fuses. 
Directionality Explained
Why else would HIFi Tuning publish the study on their web site? Other than it claims their fuses are the best for every application and is a good marketing scam who knows?  
Directionality Explained
I don't understand why you keep bringing up poynting vector?  
Directionality Explained
 I'm  not sure but I think this is the link.http://www.hifi-tuning.com/pdf/wlfr.eng.pdf 
Can I use the Tidal app for streaming with node 2 without Bluesound app?
As long as you’re on the same network you can use the tablet to control the Node2 with bluOS you don’t need bluetooth. I’m not 100% sure as I never used bluetooth can’t stand it, but I think if you use the Tidal app on the tablet and send to the N... 
Tweaks that work? (yes very subjective topic)
It's  not a tweak but if rugs and drapes are out try Dirac, REW or ARC.  
Directionality Explained
Not coming down with Covid-19 are you 🤢 
Directionality Explained
Conventional current flow and electron current flow are in opposite directions which one is backwards?  
Directionality Explained
Already tried the speaker cables and interconnects jea48. Doesn't  seem to be any difference in measurements or sound. Yeah I know garbage stereo and deaf.  
Directionality Explained
Good for you learning can be fun.