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Long XLR cables - DIY construction suggestions?
Anyone have exprerience with DNM cables in xlr configuration? Interesting that they use no shield.  
Long XLR cables - DIY construction suggestions?
@ atmasphere, so is this the proper way of wiring the XLR cable?https://www.belcom.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/StarQuad-Wiring-2.png Also, is the shield needed at all for home use? 
"Greenfield" flex conduit for DIY power strip?
Steve,No pets here that will chew up my cables. I was thinking that since each audio component will still use it's own power cable, all that I need to do is provide an extension of the in-wall wiring that will terminate with a power strip for more... 
"Greenfield" flex conduit for DIY power strip?
"The greenfield flex conduit will impact sound quality and is unnecessary in the home environment"What's wrong with that one? I ask because it's the closest thing to what's in the wall. Exterior flex conduit can be used as the shield, directly con... 
Speaker recommendation for married couple
One more that fits the bill:https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/products/speakers/aeromax-2orhttps://www.cambridgeaudio.com/products/speakers/aeromax-6 
Speaker recommendation for married couple
See last two posts. We both wrote concurrently and mention low ceiling and good off axis performance -- nothing will beat point source here for off axis uniformity. 
Speaker recommendation for married couple
I've had similar discussions with my wife and my wife had similar comments to your wife's. I hope we're not talking about the same wife but since you mentioned you're in Europe, we should be OK on that count since I'm in the US.Back to speakers. Y... 
Best significant upgrade? Dac? Preamp?
I would say room treatment. 50% of the sound is room acoustics. GIK polyfusors are very effective at absorbing some bass and also diffusing mids and highs. 4 of those in a room can do wonders.