Looking for really fine cables at really low price

I realize this is off-topic but for those who might be interested in trying different resistors in their tube electronics, I highly recommend the new Audio Note Silver tantalum resistors.  They are only available as 2 watt and so may not be suitable for all applications.  

I have gradually been converting my electronics over to use the AN Silvers in most critical spots, and I have been very pleased with the improved sound quality each time.  The Silvers have greater resolving power, better micro-dynamics and better transparency than the resistors they replaced which include older style Audio Note Tantalums, Mills wirewounds and others.  Unfortunately they take a long time to break in, 100 hours or more.  Both PartsConnexion in Canada and Hifi Collective in UK carry the full range of Audio Note resistors.

Thanks for the tip!

Has anyone made Balanced IC's with Duelund 16 gage wire, if so what to use for shielding? I am using Belden 8402 Balanced IC's right now,  but would like to try Duelund. Thanks.

I have made many balanced cables with other wire.  Just use tinned copper braid shield for shielding.  Order about a third to a half longer length than your signal cables since it will become shorter as it expands.  There are other aspects you will want to consider such as whether to simply twist the two signal wires together or to wind them around a core, whether to place the ground inside or outside of the shield (outside is my preference), and whether to connect the shield at both ends or at only the source end (source end only is my preference).  I have had great luck with Furutech FP-601M and FP-602F connectors (I like gold but they can be had in rhodium also).  Good luck.

Thanks Mitch. One question;

1. Do I need to put the whole assembly in a shrink wrap, I don't think you can leave braided copper shield just like that? 

Thanks.