This is my first post on AGon so I hope I'm doing it correctly!
Last week I built a set of DCA 16ga XLR interconnects using Switchcraft XLRs. I simply braided the wires from pins 1, 2, and 3 "Kimber Kable" style, using no outer shield. Immediately upon installing between a DirectStream DAC and my Pass Labs 30.8 there was a dramatic improvement in sound quality over a VERY expensive set of Synergistic Research XLR interconnects. I let the new ICs burn-in by streaming internet radio continuously, when not actively listening. After just 48 hours the sound smoothed-out and opened-up dramatically and continues to improve even now. There is extreme realism in how images and instruments are portrayed. Bass definition and impact are indeed impressive. Has anyone tried this method of construction...i.e. weaving/ or braiding the conductors with no shield? Any thoughts or recommendations for improvements are most appreciated.
Last week I built a set of DCA 16ga XLR interconnects using Switchcraft XLRs. I simply braided the wires from pins 1, 2, and 3 "Kimber Kable" style, using no outer shield. Immediately upon installing between a DirectStream DAC and my Pass Labs 30.8 there was a dramatic improvement in sound quality over a VERY expensive set of Synergistic Research XLR interconnects. I let the new ICs burn-in by streaming internet radio continuously, when not actively listening. After just 48 hours the sound smoothed-out and opened-up dramatically and continues to improve even now. There is extreme realism in how images and instruments are portrayed. Bass definition and impact are indeed impressive. Has anyone tried this method of construction...i.e. weaving/ or braiding the conductors with no shield? Any thoughts or recommendations for improvements are most appreciated.