OCC cables anyone?

fai_v6 posts

02-03-2022 11:38am

@oldhvymec, can you suggest some good screw-in RCA and XLR connectors to me?  or some other non-soldering methods to attach wires to the connectors?  I'm going to embark on a DIY cable adventure in the next month or two and am still in the planning phase.

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The best to use is what Steve recommends (williewonka) on XLR and RCA. Personally I have a mom and pop overseas do both for me anymore. My hands are only good for 15 minutes 3 to 4 times a day.. 

If you want one of the best cables on earth check out his DIY. No need to reinvent an already great cable, RCAs. XLRs I use a #8 weave copper/silver clad. OFC and OCC/PTFE. 29-79.00 a pair why bother.. :-) I use my hand for cabinet work ONLY unless I have to.. 

Yup, I wore my hands out.. 16 places (now) bone on bone. I had over 20. at least my thumbs work again..:-) 

Regards

@williewonka care to share construction info on pre > power interconnects? 8 foot run. Shielding?  TIA.

http://www.image99.net/blog/files/category-diy-cables.html

Try this. noromance

@oldhvymec - thanks for responding - much appreciated 👍

@noromance those are my cables

Take a look at this thread to see what other members think of them

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/duelund-conversion-to-diy-helix-geometry-cabling

If you got to the last page you will see the latest "recipe" for a truly outstanding (but a little pricey) Interconnect that I just completed.

If you have any questions just ask

Regards - Steve