swt61 Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 If that's for what I think it is, what about PTFE? http://www.smallparts.com/products/descriptions/sm2t,%20sm4t.cfm?Source=GG&cpgn=Plastic%20Tubing&grp=PTFE%20Heat%20Shrink&strg=Teflon%20Tubing&gclid=CPzv-c-iopICFQIjxwod0AW5Rw
spritzer Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 does anyone know of a source of empty teflon tubing in a ribbon configuration, or a way to rig something up like this? I've been looking for something similar but haven't found any.
n_maher Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 I've been looking for something similar but haven't found any. I'd be surprised if it existed. There are just too many combinations that different applications could want. What would be wrong with just individual strands either twisted or braided together? Just because Stax does it flat ribbon style doesn't mean that everything else has to be the same, right?
spritzer Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 I'd be surprised if it existed. There are just too many combinations that different applications could want. What would be wrong with just individual strands either twisted or braided together? Just because Stax does it flat ribbon style doesn't mean that everything else has to be the same, right? A braided cable has higher capacitance then a flat ribbon and with the likes of the SR-007 we want to bring it down as much as possible. I did to a cable where I twisted the 6 wires around a center tube but it was very unpleasant to use and very, very time consuming to make.
swt61 Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 Well the only thing I can think of is using something like a FoodSaver to seal the individual strands, but that would be tedious to say the least, if even possible.
luvdunhill Posted March 24, 2008 Report Posted March 24, 2008 I'd be surprised if it existed. There are just too many combinations that different applications could want. What would be wrong with just individual strands either twisted or braided together? Just because Stax does it flat ribbon style doesn't mean that everything else has to be the same, right? nate: I'm actually looking for it for another purpose other than electrostatics. This configuration is used by a few notable speaker manufacturers for internal wiring. If you happen to see something out there, I'd appreciate a heads up
n_maher Posted March 24, 2008 Report Posted March 24, 2008 nate: I'm actually looking for it for another purpose other than electrostatics. This configuration is used by a few notable speaker manufacturers for internal wiring. If you happen to see something out there, I'd appreciate a heads up I take it that none of the commercial offerings are acceptable? I mean I've seen teflon ribbon cables, but never blank runs of just the jacket. And how many of what gauge?
swt61 Posted March 27, 2008 Report Posted March 27, 2008 The Markertek package arrived today, and I waisted no time. My first cable build...
swt61 Posted March 27, 2008 Report Posted March 27, 2008 Thanks, and the banana plugs threaded beautifully. Marc's getting pretty close to finishing up the tweaks on my Beta22 and Opus, so I'll be able to try these out on my new speakers soon.
luvdunhill Posted March 28, 2008 Report Posted March 28, 2008 steve: I got the banana jacks from this same vendor ... I have no idea dimensions, but once they get here I'll send them your way. Same with the spikes.
swt61 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Posted March 28, 2008 They shipped really fast. The plugs are nice quality, so hopefully the jacks will be too.
n_maher Posted March 28, 2008 Report Posted March 28, 2008 Great work, Steve. Should take you about one week to exceed my abilities.
Fitz Posted March 28, 2008 Report Posted March 28, 2008 Uh oh, I shouldn't have told him how I made the Sennheiser cable.
recstar24 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Posted March 28, 2008 Just received my proto senn cable that I commissioned Nate to help me out with (the ones posted previously by him). Man I love this UP-OCC wire. You get the detail and precision and focus but it is warmer and full-bodied as well. I am one happy camper. And to think that Nate is saying he can do better than this is simply scary
luvdunhill Posted March 28, 2008 Report Posted March 28, 2008 yeah, excellent work Steve! Before you know it, you won't need me to make cables for you: [img width=150 height=112 alt=P1010089]http://www.head-case.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1935&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=b2ba85e3d45c2872a9d85ea30129cccd
swt61 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Posted March 28, 2008 Great work, Steve. Should take you about one week to exceed my abilities. Yeah right! I still get my soldering iron and curling iron mixed up, my hair is testament to that. I don't think you're in any danger of me trying to copy that! They are sweet, and totally beyond my capabilities. yeah, excellent work Steve! Before you know it, you won't need me to make cables for you: [img width=150 height=112 alt=P1010089]http://www.head-case.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1935&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=b2ba85e3d45c2872a9d85ea30129cccd Oh heck yeah! I'm glad we decided no techflex on that, that color looks really nice! Those are new Neutrik connectors? They look very nice!
swt61 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Posted March 28, 2008 Uh the reference to beyond my capabilities was aimed at Fitz' Senn. cables, I forgot to paste in his quote. Who knows maybe one day I'll actually learn to solder, but I still think none of you are in any danger of being surpassed.
Fitz Posted April 1, 2008 Report Posted April 1, 2008 I wanted a shorter and better looking adapter cable for my K1000, so I made this latest addition to the multi-MOT SUCKITALO line of cables:
swt61 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Posted April 1, 2008 Nice, and I like the multi MOT designation. Will there be spade lugs or banana plugs?
n_maher Posted April 1, 2008 Report Posted April 1, 2008 Nice, and I like the multi MOT designation. One half is the not-for-profit arm of suckitalo. Will there be spade lugs or banana plugs? Dude, don't you like know that connectors like only mess with the signal and that it's always best to use a direct connection? Sheesh.
justin Posted April 1, 2008 Report Posted April 1, 2008 I'm expecting another n_maher cable this week I think Nate will forgo his senior year of Cable College and turn pro next year
n_maher Posted April 1, 2008 Report Posted April 1, 2008 I'm expecting another n_maher cable this week I think Nate will forgo his senior year of Cable College and turn pro next year You keep quiet, you!
swt61 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Posted April 1, 2008 Dude, don't you like know that connectors like only mess with the signal and that it's always best to use a direct connection? Sheesh. Oh I get it, that's why those Headphile IC cables with no connectors were so great, and cost more than cables with expensive connectors.
deepak Posted April 1, 2008 Report Posted April 1, 2008 I wanted a shorter and better looking adapter cable for my K1000, so I made this latest addition to the multi-MOT SUCKITALO line of cables: Woah good stuff! ygpm!
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