williewonka
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| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @celo - apart from this very latest update the web site is up to date - Including how to build the HELIX IMAGE (Air) variant.1. HELIX IMAGE POWER CABLE:GROUND CONDUCTOR is 12 gauge stranded wire from any hardware storeNEUTRAL CONDUCTOR is 2 x 12 g... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling HELIX IMAGE (Air) power cable update - from my earlier post dated 02-14-2021 8:05am aboveSo the wire arrived this week for my 2 x 16 gauge version of the Helix IMAGE (Air) power cable and I’ve had the cables in the system for a couple of days burn... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling AND NOW - FOR THE TECHNICALLY MINDED.... Unwanted Energy Storage in Cables - Dielectric Constant | Lectromec A very good CONCISE (and easy to understand) article Happy Reading - Steve | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @ divertiti - I have tried both Neotech and VH Audio UP-OCC wires in identical interconnects and I was unable to tell the difference when both wires are bare - i.e. as a twisted pair.I cannot find Parts Express bare UP-OCC wire - please provide a ... | |
| Neotech solid vs Dueland tinned vintage - spades? bananas? nothing? @parrotbee Seems you are looking for a more advanced DIY cable.- Take a look at this threadhttps://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/duelund-conversion-to-diy-helix-geometry-cablingI have tried several wires for my own DIY Helix cables and now prefer... | |
| Internal Wire Gauge? @greg7 - I have designed and tested many DIY cables and the following are the wires I have found to excel when used for the signal/live wires in all my cables One of the things that can hinder the performance of wire is the insulationinsulation ac... | |
| Which Road? Take a look at Bryston - their 20 year warranty says it allA used BP-6 would be a good start | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling I’m with @grannyring the lighter gauges do not sound as good as 2 x 18 gauge for interconnectsmy a 4 x 18 gauge copper or silver conductor did not sound as good as my 1 x 12 gauge for power cablesI’m about to try 2 x 16 gauge bare wire for power c... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @divertiti - WRT UP-OCC bare wire - from my post dated 02-14-2021 8:05amhttps://www.partsconnexion.com/product50050.htmlRegards | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @walkern - I have tried the speaker cables without beads, but I prefer them with beads - the sound is just a little more relaxed, with slightly improved clarity and with a slightly larger image - it was NOT a huge differenceBut that is with MY ear... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @brunorivademar - even using just bare copper wire you should hear a significant improvement in details, clarity and image size, mainly due to the reduced noise of crosstalk between conductors and noise generated by insulationEventually moving to ... | |
| Stager silver solid Interconnects Stagers were perhaps my first foray into more detailed cables several years agoFrom his web site he seems to still be using the same old RCA plugs.Install KLE Innovations RCA's for much improved performanceRegards - Steve | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling WIRE PROVIDER UPDATE !!! I have just learned that Parts Connexion sells a 6N OCC bare wire - it’s more affordable than Neotech and VH Audio- AND less work if you are building the HELIX IMAGE (Air)They do not have a 12 gauge (for power cables) but ... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @abolive - I just took a look at the Hypex web site and there was no mention of it using a Symmetrical Balanced Design, so I think you are OK using the Helix Speaker Cables.But from what I read the unit does requires a balanced input, so the singl... | |
| Cables For Simaudio gear @jwpstayman - I am simply relating to my experience with Naim ampsThis NAIM forum thread states the problem quite clearly- I believe Mike B. works for NAIM Mike-B1Jun ’19 anon64018693:Question is: what is the electrical purpose of approaching Naim... |