williewonka
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| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @twoleftears - the Mil Spec wire used for the neutral is stranded and the strands will cross the signal wire at a less acute angle in one direction, as opposed to the opposite direction.So which way is clockwise vs. counter clockwise depends on yo... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling I’m with @grannyring But the other thing to consider is the type solder you use...- I have recommended WBT 4% silver solder in the past- but I now prefer eutectic solders because they seem to flow more easily, become solid very quickly and make a ... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling For some, those tabs look very fragile, but they actually allow for a much better joint than trying to solder a wire to a hefty neutral barrel like those on the Furutech RCA’s and they are so much easier connect a wire to than trying to get a wire... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling Granted - Silver is the best conductor - theoretically...- It could be related to how the outlet clamps onto the pins - if the pins on one plug were flatter than the pins on the other plug it would make a different mechanical connection that could... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling Question: has anyone tried the double barrel approach on a Helix XLR cable?If yes - was it beneficial (i.e. worth doing) or did it degrade Sound QualityMany Thanks | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling I have tried both Silver and Gold Sonarquest and found the Silver more detailed and dynamic in my system, which are traits I like to hear. But I agree that the gold is slightly warmer than the silverI have not tried the Rhodium, so I have no comme... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling OK, I have just completed the web site updates with the Double Barrel "adaptions" + pictures. http://image99.net/blog/ Again- special Thanks to @grannyring , for the Double Barrel (Schroeder method) adaption. It is very much appreciated.And man... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @demetris - @grannyring has a picture on his system page at the bottom of the photos listed - see...... https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8787 I will be updating my web site in a couple of weeks with photos and construction notes on three Helix... | |
| Streamer options @aberyclark - So I posed the Bluesound Tech Support this question...- whilst I really liked the Bluesound Node 2i, if you were to put it in a larger box, upgrade the power supply and revise internal component layout for improved isolation to lower... | |
| Streamer options I have the 2i and with the right cables it performs way above it's very reasonable price point. However, whilst the Node 2i is an exceptional value I have had communications from Bluesound that if a higher quality streamer is desired then the NAD... | |
| Best Cable Match for: Naim Nait 5i + Naim CD3.5 + Vandersteen 2C's? @tetrapak - regarding the inputs on the 5I...For Inputs 1 and 2 - you can use either RCA or din PLUGS- Both are single ended - NAIM promotes the DIN as being better- I have tried both and found RCA to be superiorInputs 3 and 4 are RCA onlyI prefer... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @mawe - Glad to hear you are also having success with the Helix design. Sounds like you have been busy :-)My goal in sharing the helix design via my web site was to have other DIYer's run with it and try their own adaptions, which is exactly what ... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling So, I answer questions from DIYer’s from all over, with vastly differing skill levels of building experience.As such, I often get the feeling that some of them might be biting off more than they can chew.I got to thinking about the questions I ans... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling Well - since we were having another day of bad weather and since I had found enough spare wire to try the full Helix "Double Barrel" as per @grannyring ’s formula, I figured what the heck and gave it a whirlThe cables I changed had a single strand... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling I have just heard back from a person that implemented the Helix Speaker cables. He was very happy with them until he changed the amp to a Vitus Audio SIA 025. The Vitus employs a "symmetrical" design approach (think 100% Balanced) from the inputs... |