I can third that! I have some TARA Labs solid core cables that did the exact same thing.
Best DIY power cable. Why not make?
Ok perhaps I don't get it. You have hot, neutral, ground and connectors. I am looking for advise from those that have found the secret sauce in making power cables or at least those that have had great success. With all the quality cable and connectors why not make your own? I refuse to pay $2,000 plus for a power cable that would take a hour to build. I am seeking your guidance and suggestions. Thanks!
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@lak the idea of several wires came from some of the solid core cables, which use several different conductors of different sizes. Is there a huge advantage in twisting conductors around each other vs just running them next to each other? @ Williewonka: So I can just use the cheap monoprice wire for the ground component next to higher quality wire for the signal component? Thanks |
I did these and was happy with the results. You can also upgrade any component you want if it makes you feel better using an "audiophile" rated component. http://diyaudioprojects.com/Power/diyMains/ |
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@sophie999 - apologies for the delay - been busy :-) RE: - Is there a huge advantage in twisting conductors around each other vs just running them next to each other? Yes there is an advantage to twisting conductors - it actually reduces the effect of EMI/RFI - it’s called the "Proximity Effect" - look it up on the web. You will find postings that trivialize the impact of this effect, but it is my belief it has a far greater impact on cable perofrmance than those postings makes you believe. WRT: @ Williewonka: So I can just use the cheap monoprice wire for the ground component next to higher quality wire for the signal component?Correct! - but to add to that... - I believe the neutral conductor can be of lower quality than the signal/live conductor, but it should be of a heavier gauge than the signal/live conductor. - and the ground should be at least the same gauge as the signal/live conductor - there is no benefit in making the ground a larger gauge or from a higher quality material If you think of the conductors as a garden hose ... - water in a 1/2" diameter hose has a defined pressure. - attaching a smaller hose to the 1/2" hose would increase pressure and impede water flow in the 1/2" hose - attaching a larger hose to the 1/2" hose would reduce pressure and enhance water flow in the 1/2" hose. Due to many other factors it is not a "complete" analogy - but it gets the point across... - a larger neutral conductor is better for all cables, i.e. Speaker and IC’s as well - to keep it simple - I just make the neutral twice the gauge of the live/signal conductors I believe there there are formulas for the ratio of Signal/Live and Neutral conductors, but for the DIYer - getting the exact gauge for the neutral may be problematic. So - to summarize the three conductors - SIGNAL/LIVE - highest quality material possible for best results - NEUTRAL - lower quality than the signal conductor but 2x the Live - GROUND - any grade will suffice - same gauge as the Live conductor Having said that - the quality of the neutral highlighted on my web site is actually very good and can be used for both signal/live and neutral conductors. But the finished product is just a "tad’ less responsive than the DH Labs/Furutech cables mentioned. BTW- you may find comments elsewhere that mixing different gauge conductors in a single cable is not advisable - but during my cable journey I have not found anything to support this view Hope that helps - Steve |
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