Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling

@lemonhaze - having a slightly smaller neutral will not impact performance singificantly.

You could add a second 18 gauge Neutral which would make it larger than the revised signal conductor, but I would wait until you’ve listened to it and then if you feel there is some shorcomings then perhaps tackcle a second neutral OR even replace it with a 16 gauge neutral

I might opt for a 16 gauge neutral, as it might provide a slight advantage over a 2 x 18 gauge neutral.

I tried a dual wire neutral and for me it did not provide enough of an advantage considering the addition effort it took to build. But others swear by the dual neutral build.

My build was using bare wire inside teflon tube for the neutral, while it is a very nice cable

• I did not find using a dual neutral was significantly better
• I did not find using bare wire inside a teflon tube to provide any noticeable benefit
• My other two cables use 16 guage wire with Teflon insulation

WRT the bare 14 gauge wire - I guess you would have to buy wire with teflon insulation and remvove the insulation. I did this before I found the bare wire

I think there is a version that has PVC insulation which is more affordable

Hope that helps

@williewonka, I will heed your advice, add the extra signal wire and allow it to accumulate some hours before doing anything else. I think that the single strand of wire should not take as long to settle down as the full build did.

Yes the OCC is available with PVC insulation and is as you say less expensive than PTFE. It's also easier to remove.

@pindac Dear PINDAC, may I ask where to buy D.U.C.C. bulk wires? Thank you.

I have not found a Bulk Supplier of the Wire, as D.U.C.C which is the name used when found in a Cable.

Mitsubishi has a Ref Code for the Wire which I believe is the same wire. I have never found a Bulk Buy option whilst researching this Ref Code either.

https://www.mitsubishi-copper.com/en/products/materials/mof_6n8/

My D.U.C.C Wire has been purchased as Mitsubishi D.U.C.C Cable.

Note: D.U.C.C Wire has the capability to underpin the presentation with a hint of Richness, this really suits a Vocal, but in one system during it in use as a demonstration against a Pure Silver Wire Cable, one attendee was claiming there was a sound being produced where the Female Vocal sounded slightly nasal.

It might be worth having a Trial with a Cable prior to fully committing to the Purchase. I myself have not had a better Cable between CDP>DAC, this has superseded, OCC, PC TripleC, and a Mapleshade Ribbon.

@pindac Dear PINDAC, thank you. I will go with PC-TripleC as of now. Cheers.