Yarbo looks like a nice cable. Are you sure you want to use those cheap plugs on it? I’d go for something like Furutech, Neotech, Oyaide or Wattgate.
Question about assembling my own DIY AC Cable
Hi
I am about to assemble my first DIY AC Power cables for the first time. I chose the Yarbo SP-1100W as cable and Viborg connectors.
Connectors:
http://www.viborgaudio.com/en/Product/a/chanpin/jianzhusheji/2019/1231/305.html
Cable:
I was looking through some guides on youtube how to assemble it and I found this video from Furutech and as you can see they separate each conductor in 2 branches. I don't understand why they are doing that, does anybody know why? Should I do that as well for my power cable?
Cheers
- ...
- 52 posts total
I disagree, all audiophile IEC's even from Furutech or Oyaide have the conductors of pure copper.
Wish I could afford it. I have a Gustard x26 Pro DAC which was my biggest investment so far and a lovely dyi headphone tube amp. I am using Acoustic Revive USB Cable and RCA. Connected to my gaming computer. I don't even have a network streamer yet, Also neither Oyaide and other big brands make male plug for my country which looks like this, I think using an adapter gives sonic detriment. But I agree some Neotech OCC female plugs would have been nice. Do you guys think contact enhancer makes a big difference?
|
The above quote is correct and is the primary reason that many AC plugs and IECs actually do not use pure copper, although some have figured out a way to use pure copper contacts in some of their products and still provide the necessary gripping tension, like this product from Furutech. This link to Oyaide indicates their use of phosphor bronze and beryllium copper contacts, which is actually common. |
Pure copper is closest to stranded wire. Imaging using stranded wire to grip anything. 😁 Even if you use solid core wire, imagine using 12 gauge wire to grip something. It's impossible unless extremely short. You must have an alloy. However, pure copper under pressure like under a screw in an outlet, now that's a good connection., |
- 52 posts total