Could this be a 'giant-killing' tonearm cable?

It all depends on whether Marco wears that favourite frock of mine...

That dual earth idea is used on my OEM supplied SME cable, works well. I've contacted the seller as well..:)

Marco,

Have you ordered any "goodies" on your cable? Like Eichmanns or Furutech Dins?

Andy

Hi Andrew,

Nope - the first cable I'm getting will be 'standard', as shown in the pics I've posted.

The second cable Yannis is sending me will have all the 'fancy bits' on it. I'll then simply choose which one to keep and return the other :)

I should have the first cable by the end of the week :fingers:

Marco.

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Therefore, this is now the final design:


http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/6/dsc05511y.jpg

Marco.

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There's never a final design, always another tweak :)

Have you considered asking for a cable with the WBT 0110 AG silver contacts fitted to the silver cable.
Not sure what the lok connectors are made from.

Hi Mark,

I meant the final design for the first 'standard' cable. The 'super-duper' one Yannis is sending me will have Eichmann Silver Bullet plugs (amongst other things) fitted.

Basically, I'm going to be comparing the two cables and assessing whether the 'super-duper' cable is, sonically, worth the extra outlay. My review of both cables will then act as a reference for others to use if deciding to invest in either of the cables :)

Marco.

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Originally Posted by Mark Grant

There's never a final design, always another tweak :)

Have you considered asking for a cable with the WBT 0110 AG silver contacts fitted to the silver cable.
Not sure what the lok connectors are made from.

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Lok connectors are from their performance series - rhodium over silver plated body. Very good quality and a substantial saving from the WBT's.:)

The center pin on the LOK's should be all silver if you got the top spec ones, my ones from HGA were.

Deposit paid, now just waiting for the thing to turn up :D

Hi Andrew,

Mine's on its way, too! Yannis informed me that the silver barrels on the LOK plugs were magnetic, and thus sonically detrimental, so he's used the non-ferrous black ones instead:


http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/3554/dsc05590z.jpg


It's nice dealing with someone who can offer this level of attention to detail and design flexibility, and precisely why I always prefer buying bespoke products from small independent, enthusiast-focussed, manufacturers :)

If the cable sounds as good as it looks - we'll both have won a watch!! :exactly:

Marco.