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DIY Cable Gallery!!
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paulflowe
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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.
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.
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I hope your friend is happy with your efforts (I know I would be
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/U.
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
/U.
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what flex is that?
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Just for kicks or anyone interested
My very first interconnect
an intermittant Cat 3 mini, with crappy GQ plugs I picked up at frys.
My very first interconnect
paulflowe
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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.
Regards,
Paul.
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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
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
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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).
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).
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
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
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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 |
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That's awesome, Ed. When I first saw that it reminded me of PC mods, how people put windows in the sides.
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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.
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
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completed, will post gallery shots later
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Mde these with the left over teflon power cable wire and connectors I had in my storage box.
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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
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=091-315
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