Pricklely Peete
Franken modder
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Very cool Black Stuart and I couldn't agree more about the internal wiring being very very important (among other mods). I've been using that Mundorf silver/gold stuff (24 awg and 18awg) in all of my reference level gear in a massive mod that is still ongoing (rewired the transport with Illumati COAX for the 75 ohm outputs, REF 1 DAC analog/ACSS outs use Mundorf, Illumati COAX once again on the digital inputs, and Mundorf for the ACSS link between the DAC and Amp,Phoenix is completely rewired using 24 and 18 awg silver gold). The improvement was/is pretty impressive.
Here is a link to the DIY ACSS (CAST) cables I made using the silver/gold 24 awg wire (fully shielded with silver plated copper mesh, fully balanced geometry with 22 awg Legenberg copper gnd conductor)
The best aspect of the Mundorf alloy is the gold content stabilizes the silver so no corrosion or oxidation can occur (in theory) with the exposed bits of wire that in turn are soldered. The Teflon sheathing is pretty thick. I love the Mundorf wire's sound signature. It does not sound like typical solid silver to these ears but rather a perfect blend of silver and copper (with none of the SPC drawbacks).
Pata I hope 2010 finds you happy and employed.
I know you had to sell your Bada amp, sorry to hear of that BTW.
Peete.
Here is a link to the DIY ACSS (CAST) cables I made using the silver/gold 24 awg wire (fully shielded with silver plated copper mesh, fully balanced geometry with 22 awg Legenberg copper gnd conductor)
The best aspect of the Mundorf alloy is the gold content stabilizes the silver so no corrosion or oxidation can occur (in theory) with the exposed bits of wire that in turn are soldered. The Teflon sheathing is pretty thick. I love the Mundorf wire's sound signature. It does not sound like typical solid silver to these ears but rather a perfect blend of silver and copper (with none of the SPC drawbacks).
Pata I hope 2010 finds you happy and employed.
Peete.