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In Reply to: RE: More DIY silver foil speaker cables posted by Dave Garretson on January 23, 2015 at 11:38:38:
“I'm more inclined to test them on the Merlins than on my Pass monoblocks. These come stock with fancy ratcheting Furutech posts.”
Understandable. Messing w high dollar electronics is a little scary especially if warranties are involved.
“FWIW the finished aesthetic of a stack of narrow 1/4" foils is identical to a conventional round cable of modest 3/8" diameter-- no wide ribbons to step on or ruin décor.”
Yes I see that upon looking closer.
I wonder about the actual silver you’re using as compared to Neotech 7N UPOCC Silver wire. I also like the air dialectic strategy used by tempo electric and the possibility of a braid. But, as you stated, cost/gauge is probably in favor of the foil which might trump everything.
“I don't know everything about cable design, but I do know that the mark up for commercial cables(excepting Tempo) is generally much greater than for electronics and speakers-- at least 10x COGs. That translates this little project to at least $7K if offered commercially-- more if terminated with bona fide Oyaide or WBT silver spades. Most cable manufacturers simply can't find a market for a cable that costs 25 oz. of silver. Absent price no object, heavy gauge silver will by definition remain the province of DIYers.”
I couldn’t agree more. Just wish it was easier to experiment. Trading commercial wires in and out of the system is sooo easy. Maybe we need a silver wire society to try out each other DIY projects. Til then- keep posting!
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