@dekay Thanks. In a perfect world, I have just build my last set of cables. 🤣
Not Chinese Fakes But Not big $$$ Either
Tired and bored after reading 11 pages of posts about Chinese Counterfeit Cables (guilty of a couple entries myself), and looking for a DYI project, I decided to split the difference between Cheap Fakes and outrageous prices for name brand American made cables. After doing lots of research and reading I selected bulk "CHELA" speaker cable from VHAudio https://www.vhaudio.com/speakercables.html and connectors, shrink tube etc, from AV Outlet https://www.avoutlet.com/av-cables-connectors/av-connectors/speaker/furez-sp8-wp38xlnp/
This has been a fun project and a first for me. The total cost was +/- $400 per 8 foot cable. Given the quality of materials, such as 48 strand OCC copper wires, which translates to 10 AWG, I think the cost is very reasonable. I try to build as much as I can but mostly it has been woodworking in the past. I encourge everyone to try their hand at projects. It's always more rewarding than shoveling cash at retailers. If you're interested, here's the project in detail.
Cheers
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@dekay I first used strippers like that at Fermilab when I worked there in the 70s. Didn't know they still made them. Yellow handle and all. Get them set up correctly and you can't beat them. Jerry |
@mulveling +100
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carlsbad: Yes, they are the sweet spot for solid core and even stranded (if the insulation is somewhat easy to strip and once properly graduated). They did the job when I used them to strip Canare 4S11 (just lost a few stands with 16 strips) but it was a painful experience. I also successfully used them with various Kimber bulk cable years ago. Hoping that the one's Chris rec'd will be kindler/gentler when I revisit the Canare to add connectors (want fresh/clean ends for that). I didn't gather from the pics that Big's cable has 48 insulated wires (found out when I reviewed his link) and can only imagine the sense of accomplishment involved with stripping 192 wires for a stereo pair. I also saved his "link" to the bare 92% copper connectors/spades as they also interest me, but I do not own a crimping tool (don't know what's good/OK/waste of time). I have a couple of copper bearing solders from Chimera Labs and another source which might be interesting to try. DeKay
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@dekay Any standard wire stripping tool has the crimping feature built in. On the link to the spades, click on the install instructions and you'll see a pair. You use the grove for 10 - 12 AWG. It does not take much pressure to put a solid crimp in these spades. At $5 a pair, order an extra set for trial. |
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