[diablo9]

From this list:
https://www.wirecare.com/wirecarephp...hp?prodline=ES

Which one or some techflex do you guys usually use?
I noticed in the sticky thread some used PET and a few used Teflon (so darn expensive, over $1 per foot!)
What else do you use?

 

[ScubaSteve87]

White PET and Black. I really wanna try the Carbon, but it is ohh so expensive. I was going to make a headphone extension cable with it, but I couldn't see spending just 15 bucks on techflex for that cable. Maybe when I recable my HF-1 or the now only imagined PSR-60. Or maybe chrome covering for the PSR-60? yes i think sooo

 

[jerb]

i just bought 25' of the carbon

 

[diablo9]

carbon? you mean the carbon color PET? isn't that the same price of other colors?

 

[[AK]Zip]

My favorite PET sleeving is Carbon. I do perfer Nylon Multifilament or other sleeving though more (non PET).

-Alex-

 

[ScubaSteve87]

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Originally Posted by diablo9 carbon? you mean the carbon color PET? isn't that the same price of other colors?

There is normal carbon color that is the same price as all the other colors, but there is also the "Reflex" model down at the bottom of the page that reflects all on-axis light. It is supposed to have a carbon fiber look and it costs 1.85 a foot for 1/4"

 

[diablo9]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScubaSteve87 There is normal carbon color that is the same price as all the other colors, but there is also the "Reflex" model down at the bottom of the page that reflects all on-axis light. It is supposed to have a carbon fiber look and it costs 1.85 a foot for 1/4"

thank you for clarification!

 

[diablo9]

http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showp...&postcount=768

http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showp...&postcount=796

are these Reflex Carbon or Teflon or Nylon?

 

[[AK]Zip]

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Originally Posted by diablo9 http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showp...&postcount=768 http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showp...&postcount=796 are these Reflex Carbon or Teflon or Nylon?

Lol since both of those are mine I think I should anwser that.

The first one is regular Carbon, but its a single layer and what you see shinning though is the shielding I use on preaty much all of my cables.

The second one is Nylon Monofilament. It is very much like PET sleeving, but a much more protective sleeving. I made that for a friend who has a dog who likes to chew on things.

No cables have Teflon as sleeving. Teflon is used only on wires or atleast mostly on wires not as a sleeving.

Please feel free to just PM me instead if you have questions since I might not see your post.

-Alex-

 

[diablo9]

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Originally Posted by [AK]Zip Lol since both of those are mine I think I should anwser that. The first one is regular Carbon, but its a single layer and what you see shinning though is the shielding I use on preaty much all of my cables. The second one is Nylon Monofilament. It is very much like PET sleeving, but a much more protective sleeving. I made that for a friend who has a dog who likes to chew on things. No cables have Teflon as sleeving. Teflon is used only on wires or atleast mostly on wires not as a sleeving. Please feel free to just PM me instead if you have questions since I might not see your post. -Alex-

Thanks Alex, I'll keep asking you.

 

[busta]

Hey Alex, what kind of shielding do you use in your cables? Could you possibly link me to it?

 

[diablo9]

More question coming!!!!

I know these are so many questions

Please forgive me as a cable newbie.

Thanks a loooooot!

1. I ordered 3 models of bulk cable from markertek:
Mogami Neglex Quad Mic Cable, Canare Star-Quad Microphone Cable, Belden 1192A Star Quad Audio Cable. Do you think it's enough to get me started? What else cable/cable vendor do you usually choose? Where do you guys get silver platted copper cable or pure silver cable from?

2. I also order a number of connectors from Partsexpress, markertek seems doesn't have alot of connectors choices. What else connector vendor do you usually choose?


3. I thought those Mogami, Canare, Belden cable should have electric shield inside. So the sleeving is mainly for cosmetic, temperature and abrasion protection, and not for electric shielding, right?

4. Wirecare.com only has 3/8 and 3/4 in 3:1 shrink tube. where 3/8 is too small to fit on RCA connectors, 3/4 is too big after shrink to fit on those Mogami cables, what's your choice of shrink tubing?
[size=xx-small]
Big FAT thanks to all you guys! [/size]

 

[[AK]Zip]

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Originally Posted by busta Hey Alex, what kind of shielding do you use in your cables? Could you possibly link me to it?

I get it here locally. I ordered online a few times and it came in too messed up to be able to use so I only get it locally now. Not to mention it was regular foil or copper shielding. I ended up finding silver plated copper shielding.

-Alex-

 

[ScubaSteve87]

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Originally Posted by diablo9 More question coming!!!! I know these are so many questions Please forgive me as a cable newbie. Thanks a loooooot! 1. I ordered 3 models of bulk cable from markertek: Mogami Neglex Quad Mic Cable, Canare Star-Quad Microphone Cable, Belden 1192A Star Quad Audio Cable. Do you think it's enough to get me started? What else cable/cable vendor do you usually choose? Where do you guys get silver platted copper cable or pure silver cable from? 2. I also order a number of connectors from Partsexpress, markertek seems doesn't have alot of connectors choices. What else connector vendor do you usually choose? 3. I thought those Mogami, Canare, Belden cable should have electric shield inside. So the sleeving is mainly for cosmetic, temperature and abrasion protection, and not for electric shielding, right? 4. Wirecare.com only has 3/8 and 3/4 in 3:1 shrink tube. where 3/8 is too small to fit on RCA connectors, 3/4 is too big after shrink to fit on those Mogami cables, what's your choice of shrink tubing? [size=xx-small] Big FAT thanks to all you guys! [/size]

I use 3/8 heat shrink, it JUST BARELY squeezes on to some RCA connectors, it can be quite difficult and on a couple I have tired it won't go on very far.

YOu can buy all the 22 awg silver plated teflon you want on ebay. That is all I have used so far, but I have some Canare Starquad on the way from markertek. All of the premade bulk cable should have shielding I think. I order my connectors from partsexpress as well, they seem to have the best selection and awesome shipping. Markertek has good shipping too, but I had trouble finding the right connections.

 

[diablo9]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScubaSteve87 I use 3/8 heat shrink, it JUST BARELY squeezes on to some RCA connectors, it can be quite difficult and on a couple I have tired it won't go on very far. YOu can buy all the 22 awg silver plated teflon you want on ebay. That is all I have used so far, but I have some Canare Starquad on the way from markertek. All of the premade bulk cable should have shielding I think. I order my connectors from partsexpress as well, they seem to have the best selection and awesome shipping. Markertek has good shipping too, but I had trouble finding the right connections.

Thanks, Steve!
any recommended ebay seller for cable?