Cable Asylum: REVIEW: DIY by Chris VenHaus DIY Silver Interconnects Cable by daviethek

Model:	DIY Silver Interconnects
Category:	Cable
Suggested Retail Price:	materials cost about $80
Description:	32 ga. .9999 Silver Teflon insulated wire spiraled around Teflon core
Manufacturer URL:	DIY by Chris VenHaus
Manufacturer URL:	DIY by Chris VenHaus

Review by daviethek ( A ) on December 27, 2002 at 10:28:47
IP Address: 64.159.113.223

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I followed the VenHaus recipe for silver interconnects. I am in mid-fi heaven. Noticeable improvement over current interconnects (IXOS Gamma .5m)My favorite music (Classical Choral) has more definition from the different layers of the choir and the overall sound has improved in a manner which cannot be easily described except to say it is more musical.
I used bullet connectors because they are new and their price is consistent with other quality connectors. Be careful soldering them. Too much heat will melt the high impact plastic connector body. I used my fly-tying rig.
I treat myself to a relatively inexpensive tweak each year and this one was well worth it and a resounding success. Thanks.

Product Weakness: none
Product Strengths: design, materials.

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	denon dra 685
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	none
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	denon dcm 370
Speakers:	magnaplanar smg II
Cables/Interconnects:	Ixos 6006 Speaker Cables
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Mozart Requiem DG429821-2
Room Size (LxWxH):	22 x 14 x 8
Time Period/Length of Audition:	2 hours
Type of Audition/Review:	Home Audition

Product Weakness:	none
Product Strengths:	design, materials.