where can i buy DIY audio cable components?
Apr 16, 2008 at 9:29 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 11
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I need pure copper/fine silver wires, RCA plugs, sleeves, techflex....that's it, I think. I found a few sites, but I would like to know which ones you guys have purchased at before. And also, any links to guides about DIY interconnects?

Thanks!
 
Apr 16, 2008 at 10:04 AM Post #3 of 11
any stores in the bay area california? or another web site?
 
Apr 16, 2008 at 10:17 AM Post #4 of 11
 
Apr 16, 2008 at 10:24 AM Post #5 of 11
Thank you both very much!
 
Apr 16, 2008 at 12:04 PM Post #6 of 11
Qables? They do some good stuff.

And also HomeGrown Audio (although they are a bit expensive maybe?)
 
Apr 16, 2008 at 12:17 PM Post #7 of 11
oh yea, i do have a question about soldering cables. which solder should i look for if i want the best conductor? or lead solder okay to use?
 
Apr 16, 2008 at 1:15 PM Post #8 of 11
I think some of the silver solders or copper solders have plenty of snake oil in them

Most people here stick by 63/37 leaded solder, you could also get 60/40 but apparently 63/37 is easier to use, there is also the option of leaded solder with a bit of silver in it or copper in it or both, people usually say they make no difference for the price..

Seems to be a consensus against lead free however.

Also check out ebay seller navships, he sells military silver plated copper wire that is stranded and pre "tefloned"
eBay My World - navships
 
Apr 16, 2008 at 1:46 PM Post #9 of 11
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oh yea, i do have a question about soldering cables. which solder should i look for if i want the best conductor? or lead solder okay to use?


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