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It also has comments from members as to the performance level of the Helix Cables compared to some of the top brands on the market, such as TOTL Nordost and Inakustik cables, that cost thousands of dollars for each cable (or pair).
The Helix cables are among the very best available, DIY OR Commercial Products - i.e. provided you use the recommended wires and and follow the construction details.
They provide exceptional imaging, articulation, clarity, dynamics, with a deep textured bass WITHOUT adding colour and they do that across a myriad of systems
Granted, they are a little more expensive than many DIY cables, but they are a fraction of the cost of the commercial brands.
You also have the opportunity to build them using the wires you choose, in order to achieve a cable that fits YOUR budget and still performs to a higher level than most commercial brands.
But if you think I my opinion of the abilities of the Helix might be a little "one sided"
Please take the time to read through this link - if just for the last couple of pages
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/duelund-conversion-to-diy-helix-geometry-cabling
Even if you do not build the Helix cables, there is some good information on how the insulation and the types of wire improves performance and which are the better ones to use.
It takes the guesswork out of DIY, because we have already "been there and done that"
Hope you find what you are looking for
Regards - Steve
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There is DIY and DIY. I guess making a cable from scratch implies a lot of trials and costly errors for an incertain result in the end, but choosing bulk cables and connectors can perhaps ensure a certain level of quality at a fair price, even if not as good as renowned products.The thread @facten has mentioned above, not only has lots of great information on the various wires the many members have tried and found to provide extremely high levels of performance.
It also has comments from members as to the performance level of the Helix Cables compared to some of the top brands on the market, such as TOTL Nordost and Inakustik cables, that cost thousands of dollars for each cable (or pair).
The Helix cables are among the very best available, DIY OR Commercial Products - i.e. provided you use the recommended wires and and follow the construction details.
They provide exceptional imaging, articulation, clarity, dynamics, with a deep textured bass WITHOUT adding colour and they do that across a myriad of systems
Granted, they are a little more expensive than many DIY cables, but they are a fraction of the cost of the commercial brands.
You also have the opportunity to build them using the wires you choose, in order to achieve a cable that fits YOUR budget and still performs to a higher level than most commercial brands.
But if you think I my opinion of the abilities of the Helix might be a little "one sided"
- then please, read the comments from the many other Audiogon members, like @Wig and @Grannyring that have tried them, together with their own adaptions of the design
- read what brands/cables some members have replaced
- see how the members are now contributing to the continued Helix development story
Please take the time to read through this link - if just for the last couple of pages
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/duelund-conversion-to-diy-helix-geometry-cabling
Even if you do not build the Helix cables, there is some good information on how the insulation and the types of wire improves performance and which are the better ones to use.
It takes the guesswork out of DIY, because we have already "been there and done that"
Hope you find what you are looking for
Regards - Steve
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