Looking for DIY Interconnect Links

dantwomey · 19th February 2013, 08:35 PM

As the title says, I'm looking for some links to DIY interconnects I can try. Here's one I found already that seems to use good materials and is very straightforward.

DIY Audio Electronics from Zynsonix.com: Building an easy pair of Cardas RCA Interconnects

Any others?

Regards,
Dan

xjr100 · 19th February 2013, 09:38 PM

DH-Labs Bulk cables, RCAs + termination instructions are here:
Pro Studio Silver Sonic Audio Interconnect Cable - Fidelity Components Shop

Really nice cable is DH-Labs ProStudio with DH-Labs Ultimate RCAs
If you build your own cable yourself it can compete with cables which cost >400EUR /1m stereo pair. It is directional cable - take a look on Download tab - there is PDF with termination instructions.

SRMcGee · 19th February 2013, 10:25 PM

Dan:

I don't have personal experience with them, but Chris VenHaus' website provides a recipe for silver interconnects: DIY Silver Interconnects

VenHaus sells the requisite parts, of course. My experience with his power cords (principally Flavors 1 and 2) has been very positive.

Regards,
Scott

Speedskater · 20th February 2013, 12:14 AM

For unbalanced (RCA) analog interconnects, using a cable or wires other than a co-ax with a heavy braided shield is dumb, dumb, dumb.

dantwomey · 20th February 2013, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedskater

For unbalanced (RCA) analog interconnects, using a cable or wires other than a co-ax with a heavy braided shield is dumb, dumb, dumb.

This thread looked interesting but it appears the author has faded away.

My contribution to this site...if anyone is interested.

Regards,
Dan

jrenkin · 20th February 2013, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedskater

For unbalanced (RCA) analog interconnects, using a cable or wires other than a co-ax with a heavy braided shield is dumb, dumb, dumb.

Why dumb? I use un-shielded cables and have no noise problem, they sound great! In fact I have made RCA interconnects with simple twisted cheap wire and there is no added noise. Not that I don't prefer better designs than that, but I can't figure out why shielding is needed.

jazzcyclist · 20th February 2013, 04:33 AM

I use Belden 1694a cable with ICM Corp. connectors and tool. The tool will connect not only RCA connectors, but BNC and F connectors also.

Speedskater · 21st February 2013, 12:58 AM

Dumb because:
a] Bill Whitlock writes that a long well shielded co-ax can have up to 23dB less low frequency noise.
b] Because almost every new electrical product that you bring into a home has a built-in SMPS interference generator. Unshielded interconnects are great antennas for this interference.

marce · 21st February 2013, 01:30 PM

SMPS interference generator! they are not that bad, and commercial equipemnt should be tested to at least CE for europe and FCC for you lot across the pond... that said we do now live in an RF rich envoironment, mobile phones, digital devices (with there SMPS's

) mains lines communications do all add to the RF noise that your equipement will face, and this RF can cover a wide band, including 50/60Hz noise from your mains, all will be picked up if you are not careful.

jrenkin · 21st February 2013, 01:42 PM

Maybe my ears aren't good enough, but I have yet to appreciate this type of noise in system I have had in multiple houses. But I don't place my system near any appliances.

19th February 2013, 08:35 PM	#1
dantwomey diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canada	Looking for DIY Interconnect Links As the title says, I'm looking for some links to DIY interconnects I can try. Here's one I found already that seems to use good materials and is very straightforward. DIY Audio Electronics from Zynsonix.com: Building an easy pair of Cardas RCA Interconnects Any others? Regards, Dan

19th February 2013, 09:38 PM	#2
xjr100 diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2012	DH-Labs Bulk cables, RCAs + termination instructions are here: Pro Studio Silver Sonic Audio Interconnect Cable - Fidelity Components Shop Really nice cable is DH-Labs ProStudio with DH-Labs Ultimate RCAs If you build your own cable yourself it can compete with cables which cost >400EUR /1m stereo pair. It is directional cable - take a look on Download tab - there is PDF with termination instructions. __________________ Auricap XO, Mundorf capacitors, coils, MSolder, terminals, DH-Labs interconnect & speaker cables, internal wiring for DIY & upgrades are here: www.audiohobby.eu

19th February 2013, 10:25 PM	#3
SRMcGee diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wynnewood, PA	Dan: I don't have personal experience with them, but Chris VenHaus' website provides a recipe for silver interconnects: DIY Silver Interconnects VenHaus sells the requisite parts, of course. My experience with his power cords (principally Flavors 1 and 2) has been very positive. Regards, Scott __________________ Good decisions are derived from experience; experience is derived from bad decisions.

20th February 2013, 12:14 AM	#4
Speedskater diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lakewood, Ohio	For unbalanced (RCA) analog interconnects, using a cable or wires other than a co-ax with a heavy braided shield is dumb, dumb, dumb. __________________ Kevin

21st February 2013, 12:58 AM	#8
Speedskater diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lakewood, Ohio	Dumb because: a] Bill Whitlock writes that a long well shielded co-ax can have up to 23dB less low frequency noise. b] Because almost every new electrical product that you bring into a home has a built-in SMPS interference generator. Unshielded interconnects are great antennas for this interference. __________________ Kevin


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20th February 2013, 04:33 AM	#7
jazzcyclist diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2012	I use Belden 1694a cable with ICM Corp. connectors and tool. The tool will connect not only RCA connectors, but BNC and F connectors also.

21st February 2013, 01:30 PM	#9
marce diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blackburn, Lancs	SMPS interference generator! they are not that bad, and commercial equipemnt should be tested to at least CE for europe and FCC for you lot across the pond... that said we do now live in an RF rich envoironment, mobile phones, digital devices (with there SMPS's) mains lines communications do all add to the RF noise that your equipement will face, and this RF can cover a wide band, including 50/60Hz noise from your mains, all will be picked up if you are not careful.

21st February 2013, 01:42 PM	#10
jrenkin diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado	Maybe my ears aren't good enough, but I have yet to appreciate this type of noise in system I have had in multiple houses. But I don't place my system near any appliances.

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