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[paulflowe]

Here are some of my more recent, feeble efforts.

1) Mains lead (for UK 220V PSU on my ATi 2506 power amp.) The massive plug allows me to use two * 12AWG silver-plated copper for live and neutral, and one for the earth. It's a cross-helix design and sounds fab - really opened up the soundstage and deepened the bass on DVD movies considerably.

2) Reterminated - well, rebuilt from the core silver ribbon (yes, 0.3" wide ribbon) - an aquaintance's cables he'd had custom-built by a professional company (for obvious reasons I won't say who) Before picture - bad quality but to get the idea.

After picture:

Constructive comments much appreciated.

Keep well,
Paul.

 

[Nisbeth]

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulflowe 2) Reterminated - well, rebuilt from the core silver ribbon (yes, 0.3" wide ribbon) - an aquaintance's cables he'd had custom-built by a professional company (for obvious reasons I won't say who) Before picture - bad quality but to get the idea. After picture:

I hope your friend is happy with your efforts (I know I would be

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[RnB180]

what flex is that?

 

[RnB180]

Just for kicks or anyone interested

My very first interconnect

an intermittant Cat 3 mini, with crappy GQ plugs I picked up at frys.

 

[paulflowe]

It's called Spider from Cableorganizer... It's pretty neat stuff, though when I ordered it they only had a few feet left and only in a couple of sizes, one of which was just right for the mains lead.

Regards,
Paul.

 

[RnB180]

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulflowe It's called Spider from Cableorganizer... It's pretty neat stuff, though when I ordered it they only had a few feet left and only in a couple of sizes, one of which was just right for the mains lead. Regards, Paul.

I had spyder from wire care, but bought the 1/4" stuff, i was dissapointed with it, I guess diameter matters since mine on have a single red tracer rather then the cool snaks skin effect like yours

 

[Vadi]

Here are my first interconnects.

The rca-mini is twisted stranded (I wanted solid but these were on a sale-out, oh well) copper with a telescope shield (connected at one (mini) end). It's for my portable to my Pimeta.

The rcas are XLO geometry (from Tnt-Audio). Twelve solid isolated copper wires are wound around an empty foamed coax core. It sounds great.

When money allows I'll try some teflon isolated stuff (this is all PVC I guess).

 

[Edwood]

Solid Silver Extension Cable made for another Head-fi member.

Since more expensive 99.99% Silver was used, I figured a "window" would be nice so you get the benefit of seeing the pretty silver inside.

-Ed

 

[RnB180]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwood Since more expensive 99.99% Silver was used, I figured a "window" would be nice so you get the benefit of seeing the pretty silver inside. -Ed

clever

 

[G3N3R1K]

That's awesome, Ed. When I first saw that it reminded me of PC mods, how people put windows in the sides.

 

[RnB180]

making my studio friend some custom adapters.

heres one.

dual conductor leads for the hot and cold and shield as ground.

anyone who knows the 1/4" trs silver neutriks will know how much of a pain it is to solder fat leads like that to the terminals.

I had to do it tht way to maintain the same resistance as the other XLR's Ive made for him, if he ever uses the adapaters.

 

[RnB180]

completed, will post gallery shots later

 

[RnB180]

Mde these with the left over teflon power cable wire and connectors I had in my storage box.

 

[JWFokker]

How did you attach those spade connectors to the wire? I got these spades for my speakers, but I can't figure out how they're supposed to go on and stay on tight. I figured they'd be better than using bare wire. Then again, it is silver plated copper so I suppose oxidation isn't a huge concern...

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=091-315