DIY Helix Geometry Cabling


Apologies for the delay, but it’s been very difficult to find a FREE platform to host the Helix DIY AIR Cable content that works with minimal hassle.

The cost of running the original web site was getting expensive, so I had to pull the plug on it

The new content detailed below consists of a series of PDF files that are derived from the web site content.

  • It takes a little time to load the PDF files - My apologies - but it is FREE smiley
  • HyperLinks within the test will not work - my apologies - but it is FREE smiley
  • You will see other files in the GitHub interface that were also derived from the Web Site, but they are not formatted correctly - my apologies - but it is FREEsmiley
  • Please use the files below - they will serve as the new pont of reference going forward yes

A special Thanks to Mikhail for hosting the PDF files on GitHub - very much appreciated

Please feel free to copy the PDF files for your own use or distribute to others - OR - you can just access the content from the links below.

Going forward...

  • the content will not be modified and serve as a base level design.
    • I have no plans to develop these cables any further, since the materials I identify appear to provide the optimum performance i.e. for my ears
    • If you want to run ideas by me then post them here
  • if you wish to share your own modifications and benefits then please post them here.yes
  • If you have any questions, then post them hereyes

Below are the sections from the web site that applies to the Helix DIY cable designs

HELIX IMAGE AIR Overview.pdf

THE HELIX IMAGE Power Cable.pdf

The HELIX IMAGE Interconnect RCA and XLR.pdf

The HELIX IMAGE Speaker Cable.pdf

The HELIX IMAGE USB Cable.pdf

Cable Science - Some Basics.pdf

The Significance of Cable Architectures.pdf

 

 

Hope this provides the information that people were looking for

Regards Steve

williewonka

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Thanks much @pindac for referring this thread.

@williewonka looks everything extremely interesting.

For speaker cables:

- Why would you prefer a stranded neutral over solid core?

- Do you have a picture of a final speaker cable with two twisted signal wires and one neutral helix around it? I am wondering about the spacing of the helix

- I need a 22' and 14' run. First whats your experience with pairs which are not the same length and more important, Mapleshade uses a parallel geometry for longer runs, what is your experience with long runs?

 

thanks @pindac for the links

Does only Acoustic Revive offer them? Neither link contains a single wire for DYI. The first AV cable could be separated but not the ideal starting point.

thanks much @williewonka 

I need try-wiring as I am tri-amping my speakers and on top the cables will likely cross a walking path in the living room. I know that sounds crazy....

see here...
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/finally-arrived/post?postid=2621116#2621116

meaning I am thinking of a way to put 3 cables (6 strands) in one construction to keep all strands at the defined spacing...yeah, there is no such commercial solution ;-) 

Maybe I could use a 22mm x 10mm wood piece and arrange the 3 signal cables on one side spaced ~10mm apart...that would make it also saver for being trampled on by dogs or humans...

I had an idea how to secure all cable runs in my situation using a half round wood moulding and using a router to cut grooves for the strands. Red is signal, black is neutral. Width is 2" and height is 1"

CableRun

Ah, very interesting idea, just the amps around the speakers....hmmm...let me think about that idea ;-) 

This room, while fantastic and large is however also a living room (with a wife and she does not really like this whole thing...). But yes, I want my music where I sit the most and not in a dedicated room ;-) 

How long can interconnects get? I was always under the assumption as short as possible. But the amps have 12 transformers and hence some magnetic field meaning put it outside the reach of DAC and Preamp is not a bad idea...

However, I have also to protect any ICs from being trampled and fortify them in some way...

Plus power cables, however that should be rather easy...

@williewonka no, they dont. XLR would not be an issue obviously. 

I'll ask the brain behind the amps and pre-amp what he thinks...maybe there is even a way to add balanced inputs....

I hear you @pindac 

my situation is different. The system IS settled but the current cables are borrowed. I need to find a solution which sounds equal or better than the current one.