Are these Duelund wires good for interconnects-


Hi- Just  saw these on Parts connexion- anyone using these instead of the std. single runs-
Dual DCA16GA 2x16 awg, Tin-plated, Stranded Copper, Oiled Cotton Speaker/Interconnect
https://www.partsconnexion.com/DUELUND-86376.html
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Maybe for hook up wire or speaker cables but for DIY ICs, IMO you would do much better with a premanufactured IC-specific cable from a company like Furutech or equivalent.  Some like this silver IC 
https://www.partsconnexion.com/CONNEX-66070.html

Hey Steve, I agree with you that solid core wire can sound quite good for ICs and SCs. I didn't say I liked the Connex silver IC wire, but some here do. My experience with it was just so-so.

I use solid core wires in my system including ICs that I make from multiple, individually insulated, solid core, high purity, 28 awg copper wires, and Harmonic Technology SCs that use multiple, small'ish gauge, solid core OCC wires, individually insulated with foamed PE.

Your Helix Image cables look interesting and if I needed new cables and/or had the time, I would certainly look at trying some.  It is great that you have shared such detailed construction instructions and pictures of the Helix Image cables for DIY'ers.