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[soloz2]

Originally Posted by mminutel

I would also like to try something other than techflex for my cables as it seems kind of stiff. Any suggestions?

nylon multifilament

[threEchelon]

Originally Posted by mminutel

I would also like to try something other than techflex for my cables as it seems kind of stiff. Any suggestions?

I used some techflex PET carbon on a cable and it didn't seem like it made it stiffer. But yes, multifilament is a very good option .


EDIT: and here is that cable :

[PcWork]

Originally Posted by mminutel

5' Interconnect made with Silver Plated Copper and Neutrik ends. 1/8" Techflex was used for the sleeving.

I think it is descent for my first try. I do not have heatshrink on the ends or anything but I will as soon as I buy some descent stuff. I would also like to try something other than techflex for my cables as it seems kind of stiff. Any suggestions?

your cable looks very pretty and neat.... really nice job.. i like it.

Originally Posted by FA22RaptorF22

Ya, i sent you a pm also....do you think i
And...pcwork, you must show us how to do that kind of braid....thats one hot cable.

pals. you may refer back to page 103. there's a huge close up there. posted by soloz2. there clearly show how to make the braid.

Originally Posted by soloz2

it's just like this IC

WOW ur cable looks super nice man. cool work.

[The Monkey]

Balanced Stock HD 650. Terminated in female Neutriks so I could use the cable with my DAC1. I'll build a male version soon.



Now for a balanced amp...

[mb3k]

Monkey, that looks amazing!
Nice job on the balancing act. Balanced amp... balanced source too?

[The Monkey]

Originally Posted by mb3k

Monkey, that looks amazing!
Nice job on the balancing act. Balanced amp... balanced source too?

Many thanks!

I've got the balanced source covered with the DAC1--but I don't want to rely on the DAC1 xlr outs as my HP amp forever--so now I'm looking to feed it into a balanced amp or I'll feel...unbalanced.

EDIT: The great thing about going balanced with the stock cable is that it is just so darn easy. Chop off the 1/4" connector and just solder on those XLR plugs and you're good to go. For someone who's all thumbs like me, even though they're opposable, it's a project whose simplicity is welcome, especially given the reward.

[ericlikeseatin]

wow, something very sublime about that :} maybe its the ease of upgrade vs. payoff

[skyline889]

Nice work guys, I see I'm not the only one who has been busy.

Here're some of my recent cables:







This one I really love, I made it recently using the braid I used earlier. This was a little difficult to solder even in the giant Canare plug! It's being used to hook my Zen up to my amp right now though it'll eventually be replaced when my order of pure cu comes in.





-12x 22awg silver plated copper
-Canare F12
-Gold locking rcas

[justin2net]

the braid on the last one, and pcworks' , im getting like the complete opposite of a eyesore, nice.

does anybody else offer a Zen (vision m) LOD besides qables?

[werdwerdus]

Originally Posted by justin2net

the complete opposite of a eyesore

eye candy