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DIY balanced interconnects

I want to build some balanced interconnects.
1. Has anyone compared Swithcraft, Vampire and Neutrik XLR plugs?
2. Any comments on Mogami Neglex 2534 vs Vampire CCC-II vs Oyaide PA-02 cables.
3. Should the ground shield on these twinax cables be connected on both ends, only on the source ends, or on the preamp ends?
Thanks for your comments.
oldears
clio09
3,360 posts
 
I'm sure you'll get some helpful responses here, but you might also want to pot this over in the cables section of Audio Asylum. Lots of DIY cable folks over there.

FWIW - I really like the Switchcraft XLR connectors and I have a preference for OCCC solid core copper cable. My set of Oyaide PA-02 came pre-terminated with Switchcraft connectors.
photon46
1,086 posts
 
If I were building a set of diy balanced interconnects, I'd strongly consider the Furutech xlr's that Cryo-parts.com & others sell. They seem to be on a much higher level of construction than most xlr connectors.
danmyers
135 posts
 
http://www.diycable.com/main/default.php
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