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Anti-cables alternatives

Are there any other manufacturer's of magnet wire based cables (speaker and interconnect) other than anti-cables? Some time ago, I purchased some Magwire cables (speaker and interconnect), but I don't think they are available anymore. There were several variations of the interconnects and speaker cables which potentially enabled better "system matching". Haven't tried the anti-cables yet, but was curious if there were any other options. Thanks for your time and assistance.
dawkimi

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gregm
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There are your own... i.e. buy magnet wire 20-22g for IC and 16-18 for spkr, AND, twist the IC, attach connectors and there you are!
gregm
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Absorbing vibration is an issue but teflon is rubbish for that job.
Quite. For mechanical support one can use wide masking tape (paper, one side adhesive). Both JD & I have done this and it's fine (rather than have the wires dangling in the air).
gregm
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Subdued: I'm using wide tape along the length of the cable, keeping the conductors ~2" apart along the way. COnductors are, of course, on the sticky side of the tape.

Please note that this creates some capacitance and, being unshielded, can pick up EMI.

I used the standard paper backed masking tape.
Cheers
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