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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@williewonka What size of Mundorf Silver/Gold wire do you use for your interconnects?  1.0mm or the 1.5mm?  And would you consider trying it for your speaker cables - and if so what size and how many runs of it?

Thanks
@dbass - I use the 1mm Mundorf (approx. 18 gauge I think)

I am not considering it for the speaker cables because it is just too expensive for my 9 ft speaker cables

Also, the 2 strands x 18 gauge Solid Copper with AirLok insulation from VH Audio works extremely well on my speaker cables. 

I think trying the solid silver would be in the realm of diminishing returns

But if you have the budget give the 2 strands x 18 guage solid silver wire a try.  :-)

Regards - Steve


@williewonka  - Thanks.  I am going to build a set of Helix interconnects first and then I will decide what to do for the speaker cables.  I will probably do the VH Audio Copper wire as you recommend - but my room is smaller and I can get away with 5 ft speaker cables so maybe I try the silver - we'll see.

Thanks for sharing your design I appreciate it.
@dbass - you are very welcome.

If you have any further questions - just ask

Regards - Steve
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