I shared this link because what the OP want's to do appears similar but as TMM stated there is a electrical flaw.No, ChrisCables is just an example of enthusiastic hobbyist that fall victim to the 'audiophile' BS.
Look at the link to tnt-audio site, provided by S4m. You’ll find site with many useful topics, covering many different audio related areas. Seems that author(s) is devoted, knowledgeable and experienced. So, when he (or someone similar at other site) writes about braided power cables, surely there must be something to that. No? Oh boy, I can’t wait to build and hear those power cords:
“the use of the TTS provided unbelievable improvements. There is an impressive sense of enlargement of the soundstage. There's much more air around the instruments. The sound clarity has greatly benefited. Width increases notably, as focus does; yet, this effect is bigger on both dimensions.
It looks like the players are in a much bigger hall, with clearly more space among them. The most peculiar sensation is that it's like you've come closer to the speakers, even though you are far from them! There is a heightened level of my perception of detail, nuance and microdynamics. The whole presentation is wider, greater, more musical...
It is like someone raised a curtain that was somehow separating the listener from the players. Naturally, all of the other acoustic parameters benefited. Overall there is a cleanness that on first hearing leads you to think that the gain has been reduced, although the volume knob has not moved.” 🤣
Now, throw in loudspeakers cables and all interconnection cables upgrades and surely, on that account alone, system will sound 10 times more realistic than actual live performance. And so many other improvements are available.
Now, to be fair, there is a reason why sometimes there is a change in sound with different power cables. All electronics signal grounds are connected to power earth, usually through small resistor and diodes or simply through NTC resistor. DAC, preamplifier and amplifier power earths are connected to the common PE at the power bar. Audio signal is travelling between audio components partially through power earth wires as well, current distribution between interconnection cables ground wires and PE wires determined by Ohm law. Changing resistance of PE wires, changes that distribution and additional shielding reduces EMI interference through that path, so there could be lower noise floor experienced.
Oftopic: Those Italians are weird but for the fun I braided some Ethernet cables for speaker cables and somehow it was an optical improvement from a students stereo setup to a high-end appeal 😉
To this date I worked at a university institute and could use all this fancy equipment.
Up today I'm totally disappointed, that 0,75mm² wire twisted Vs Oehlbach silverline 1,5mm² Vs th Ethernet ended in a more ore less draw. Ethernet won due to being cheap and having a shield which is perfect against horrible LEDs and cheap smps PSUs.
Ontopic: the best improvement is getting rid of those cheap connectors in the equipment replace with well done EMI filters. If I got you correctly this already done. Spending 50 bucks on a nice DIY project is always good spend money - I don't get the bashing. Keep up with your work, aesthetics are on your side as a minimum.
Yes, I've seen that same photo somewhere in the past, and laughed.The same people that look at speaker cables. 😉
jeff
I find that the obsessions with equipment, and amount of eccentricity in the audio field is absolutely nuts.
Because if those individuals honestly believe and worship in crap like that, there's obviously something wrong with them.
It's either a sickness of sorts, or the result of brainwashing brought on by others implying the need for such rediculous tactics..... another leaf on the 'snake oil' tree with its roots planted in the Twilight Zone.
The same people that look at speaker cables. 😉
jeff
For some reason that makes me think of this.
These sound like the words of someone who is deeply over-opinionated, constricted by his own closed-mindedness, self-belief, self-righteousness and pure ignorance.
Why not just accept and be open to the fact that some people enjoy the absolute freedom to choose and invest as much time, energy and money in something that they perceive as a benefit to them as they want?
What possible difference could it make to you in any case?
If you want to cite an example of something that is 'absolutely nuts' then I'd suggest it's your own worthless opinion on other peoples' choices!
You're new on here, and obviously 'sticking up' for those obsessed nuts, and defensive in your reply here.
And that's typical behavior that's usual not only on the internet, but sadly in real life situations.
What you just said is full of holes, and not well thought out, likely due to your lack of knowledge.
And that's fine, that's normal.
First off, I'm not 'closed minded, etc....
Secondly, I don't give a crap what others spend on something, it's not my money.
Thirdly, it 'does' make a difference to me, when someone comes into my shop and insists on being insanely obsessive about something like wiring, or how I should or should not perform a specific service on their equipment.
I'm professionally certified, and have over 45 years in the audio/video service profession, and have seen enough things over the years to know what I'm talking about, which gives me an enormous edge over someone with no experience other than internet teachings and hyped blabber.
So if you want to critisize my comments regarding rediculous over-building of something, feel free, but don't make yourself look like some spoiled child who didn't get his candy.
Yes, but...how do you know for sure? Why go through all the effort, just to miss out on the cryo part?
The only thing you are possibly going to accomplish is making your wallet lighter and maybe tripping a breaker if you don't construct the cable well. If you want a high quality power cable that isn't BS, buy a hospital grade "green dot" cable. I'd recommend you stop there, because anything beyond that is nonsense.I would prefer NOT to be categorised or judged by people who do not personally know me.
Don't forget that this thread started with a question about whether a thick conductor cable would be detrimental, nothing more.
Chris, he's accomplishing more than he realizes.
You might as well debate with a juvenile hopped up on drugs.
I'm picturing you sitting on a stool in the corner of your cold, dark shop. The lights and heating retarded so as not to cut further into your overdraft that has probably already been extended beyond it's feasible limit and with nothing better to do due to the lack of customers, when a 'good idea' hits you;
'I know, I'll go on that there DIYAudio forum and start preaching the gospel according to me again! That should be a bit of fun and break the monotony of my otherwise miserable existence...'
I find the most amusing forum blabberers are the ones that live their lives vicariosly through the medium of forum discussions, or in your case, pointless arguments that can only spiral downwards into oblivion.
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It's clear that some members are struggling to keep their opinions constructive. No matter, the team have a stack of red cards burning a hole in their pockets and we'd be glad to help.
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