I made a DIY PC using Chris V's recipe #3 but used Furutech gold plated ends as they have superior gripping ability. I picked the Furutech because the Meridian only has two prongs to connect with. I have the 506.24 but guessing the 508.24 has similar electrical connections.
I haven't run much of a comparison to any other cords but did notice a darker background-more detail. You could recreate the same cord for about $65.00 which might seem high for DIY but $50.00 of the cost is for the ends.