A little off-topic, sorry, but I am in 'smug mode'
Pic 1 : Took ages to make this one properly. Have since dropped the RCAs and have started using a good quality german RCA connector (aswell as Eichmanns - IMHO the best there is.)
Sold it to a very happy 'customer' - for far more than it cost to make it, financially anyway
Pic 2 : Palladium cable (currently in use as my centre analogue pre-out from my Lexicon processor to my ATi power amplifier.) Basic double-helix design with copper braid, all teflon dielectric, bullets, and a nice braid that was a freebie sample. Dialogue has never been so clear and never had such a deep soundstage.
Next project is a ma-hoo-sive mains cable for my power amplifier.
Paul.