DENNYDOG
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I didn't have too much going on tonight and thought I would make a pair of interconnects based on TNT Audio's shoestring cabes. They looked pretty interesting and wanted to see how they sounded against some of my other cables.
I believe these are probably the cheapest cables anyone can make. The most expensive part would be the rca ends. I used Canare rca's. Not the cheapest but very nice for the price.
I bought some small plastic tubing from the local hardware store for thirty cents a foot. I think this would work better than coax casing they use in the article since the tubing should be a little more flexible. Although it is slightly difficult to braid the wire around the flexible hose.
I already had some cat 5 type wire for an antenna turner that I used for the leads. I stripped the outer casing and used the red, yellow and black wires. Doorbell or garage door opener wire would also work.
I skipped the shoestring casing since I didn't have any new shoestrings on hand. I think they look ok without the covering but would probably look more finished with it.
As to my listening impressions they do sound very good. I think probably better than the star quad cables that I have made before. I haven't noticed any feedback or hum through the cables even though they aren't shielded. I'm not sure if twisting the wires has any effect on noise suppression or not.
I recommend these to anyone looking for a super easy diy project. You won't be disappointed!
I believe these are probably the cheapest cables anyone can make. The most expensive part would be the rca ends. I used Canare rca's. Not the cheapest but very nice for the price.
I bought some small plastic tubing from the local hardware store for thirty cents a foot. I think this would work better than coax casing they use in the article since the tubing should be a little more flexible. Although it is slightly difficult to braid the wire around the flexible hose.
I already had some cat 5 type wire for an antenna turner that I used for the leads. I stripped the outer casing and used the red, yellow and black wires. Doorbell or garage door opener wire would also work.
I skipped the shoestring casing since I didn't have any new shoestrings on hand. I think they look ok without the covering but would probably look more finished with it.
As to my listening impressions they do sound very good. I think probably better than the star quad cables that I have made before. I haven't noticed any feedback or hum through the cables even though they aren't shielded. I'm not sure if twisting the wires has any effect on noise suppression or not.
I recommend these to anyone looking for a super easy diy project. You won't be disappointed!
