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General HIFI => Cables => Topic started by: ozmillsy on September 02, 2010, 06:54:48 PM
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Solid core Copper DIY interconnects.
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370915/Audio/Interconnects/IMGP1046.JPG)
The parts used:
* Antsig connectors from Bunnings ($7 per pair)
Click4pic-Antsig (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370915/Audio/Interconnects/antsig_connectors.JPG)
* 1mm solid core copper cable from Bunnings ($0.65c/metre)
Click4pic-Solid Core Copper (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370915/Audio/Interconnects/solid_core_copper_cable.JPG)
* 10mm Heatshrink from Jaycar ($2.95 x 2)
* Aluminium foil (free from the kitchen)
* Solder (free from the garage, whatever I had lying around)
* Some electrical tape
Choices made during assembly...
* It is generally recommended to twist the 2 cables together down the run, on this pair I chose not to (I left the wires straight).
* I wrapped the cables in aluminium foil to shield from electrical interference, the foil touches the connector on 1 end of each cable.
* After soldering, the 2 copper wires are in very close proximity on the connectors. I used additional bits of small heatshrink and tape, to insulation them from each other.
* The springy ends of the connectors needed to be stretched in order to get them on.
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well done it looks a lot better than my first pair
Not bad at all mate. How do they sound?
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Not bad at all mate. How do they sound?
They're still in the system, and being enjoyed ! That says it all :)
I have 2 more pairs in the planning stage. I'm planning to do another pair of copper cables with better connectors, and a silver pair. Will post more pictures in due course.
Picked up some Teflon tape today, cheap stuff. I plan to use it on the copper pair. Q: does Teflon also insulate against EMI/RFI? I'm guessing it doesnt......
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Not at all mate. But if you twist the cables or brade them it will help. Can't wait for the next installment