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Originally Posted by Little J040
Would there be any difference if i used the smaller gauge? What are the downsides of it. I'm still not even sure if ill notice a diff in power cables, im just addicted to making purty cables
Actually when it comes to digital items smaller gauge can actually make it sound worse.
How would it sound worse? Does it have to do with the less amount of current flowing per a set time, due to the smaller gauge? Would soldering 2 wires together effectivley reduce this problem or would crosstalk be an issue.
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My father's HD600s. Has Canare star-quad cable w/ Switchcraft 3.5mm. I took the easy way out on the pins and used the original cable for ~1ft. until it reaches the junction to the Canare.
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Switchcraft mini to mini with Canare star-quad cable. (Bentley-Harris sleeving that is itchy and a b!tch to install).
Mini to mini with Canare and Calrad connectors and dual Instalux cables:
Mini to RCA done with Calrad RCA and mini (Calrad body + Hi-Con plug) with Canare star-quad cable:
HD 590 cables done with Calrad connectors and Instalux cable:
HD 590 cables done with cheap-o connectors and Instalux cable:
25ft. mini to RCA made with Switchcraft connectors and Canare star-quad. I made this for my friend to use in his apartment from his laptop to stereo. Next up for me is a 50ft. version for my rig.
**My clothes were itchy for sometime after this project and I've since learned more about installing the Bentley-Harris sleeving. The pay-off is a rope-like cable sleeving that is flame retardant and tangle-proof.**
why would you itch from the flex, is it fiberglass embedded? if so Id be careful in coming into pyhsical contact with it.
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why would you itch from the flex, is it fiberglass embedded? if so Id be careful in coming into pyhsical contact with it.
It is woven fibreglass and doesn't expand much. I don't know a whole lot about the make-up of the materials, but just that my hands would get itchy frim rubbing the sleeving too much. I would guide the sleeving over the cable like how I would normally for a length of PET sleeving.
Could you tell me more about what fibreglass embeded means?
you are "not" supposed to touch fiber glass directly. its dangerous. dont know much about it, but my guess is that pieces of fiberglass are splintering into your fingers and clothes.
definately not something I would use. You have to be careful with the stuff you pick up on ebay. There are reasons why people are getting rid of it.
Its common knowledge not to directly handle it as a safety precaution.
Id be very careful with the senn cable.
__________________ I asked Jesus, "How much do you love me?"
"This much", He answered. Then He opened up His arms and died.
-anonymous "As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality."
-Albert Einstein my headfi feedback
you are "not" supposed to touch fiber glass directly. its dangerous. dont know much about it, but my guess is that pieces of fiberglass are splintering into your fingers and clothes.
definately not something I would use. You have to be careful with the stuff you pick up on ebay. There are reasons why people are getting rid of it.
Its common knowledge not to directly handle it as a safety precaution.
Id be very careful with the senn cable.
Good to know. The Senn. cable is PET, so no worries there. So I'll have to remember to use this sleeving strictly for floor runs, or cabling that is stationary.
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