Thanks for the responses so far. Thanks to Danmyers for the post on construction (even tho I have no interest in Cardas). I note these instructions say to connect the shield to chassis ground on the source end only, as opposed to Kijanki who recommends the load end only. I still think connecting the chassis grounds to a common (preamp) end would have some merit (and a reason to DIY).
I see 2 votes for Oyaide and as I am intrigued by the possible benfit of single crtstal/OCC cables. The Vampire CCC-II is also a cast Cu cable at half the cost of the Oyaide. I am surprised Kijanki would not consider these to be quailty materials.
Of course the real reason for DIY is $$!
BTY the new cables would be compared to Kimber KCAG cables originally bought as RCA and coverted with Neutriks to balanced as i changed components. I have had these cables at least 12 years.
Also note that I tend to agree with Ralph Of Atmasphere and do not expect to find huge differences.
I see 2 votes for Oyaide and as I am intrigued by the possible benfit of single crtstal/OCC cables. The Vampire CCC-II is also a cast Cu cable at half the cost of the Oyaide. I am surprised Kijanki would not consider these to be quailty materials.
Of course the real reason for DIY is $$!
BTY the new cables would be compared to Kimber KCAG cables originally bought as RCA and coverted with Neutriks to balanced as i changed components. I have had these cables at least 12 years.
Also note that I tend to agree with Ralph Of Atmasphere and do not expect to find huge differences.