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Mains Power Cable DIY

I'd like to DIY a main power supply to my system.
I'd like to do this in two or three stages
1st to build a power cable from the wall to my amp
2nd to build a mians distribution for all the gear

And 3rd: I'm waiting to renovate my condo.
At that time I'll have a primary circuit from the panel to stereo run
If anyone can offer their experience and specific details I'd much appreciate it
Currently I'm running an old "gang box" ....something I made during my construction days. Tonight I took the wall socket apart , cut it back and reconnected everything and there was a fair difference in what I heard.
I'm specifically looking at wire sizes and recommendations for shielding and what it all looks like. TIA. Appreciate your experiences

smaarch1
smaarch1 OP
95 posts
 

That's amazing wolfie62.
I'm in a Condo in NY so I'm going to bet that's a no go. LOL

williewonka
3,070 posts
 

@smaarch1 - take a look at this DIY cable - it is excellent

http://www.image99.net/blog/files/be8de0c383c5434907610d6b55049e69-75.html

Here are some member reviews of the Helix Cables

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

  • it's a bit of a read, but worth the effort

The are very much worth the effort

Regards - Steve

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danmar123
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I 've been making own my power cables for years now. This morning I purchased; FURUTECH FP-S35TC PC-TripleC new technology & Schuko Furutech FI-E50 FI-50M FI-50 NCF Nano Crystal. I believe in burn in, so I'm going to switch out my Refrigerator line for about 3 weeks. I'll keep you updated.

smaarch1 OP
95 posts
 

Thank you Williewonka and Danmar123
Both great instructables that I need to spend some time with

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unfairlane
140 posts
 

 If you`re looking for a real upgrade buy some 12awg solid firealarmcable. Nothing else comes close

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