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  1. #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by DarrenHW View Post
    Is that price per metre?
    Yes. As far as I'm aware. That's what it seems to sell for by the stereo metre, but there's a contact link on the site if you want to confirm.
    It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!

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    How about this:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Valab-Pure...-/321884679696

    Valab Pure Silver litz wire 25/0.12mm strands and only £5 a metre.

    If you want to make a really good pair of cables, for a very small sum get the desired length of that stuff and run just one line in each direction.

    An easy way to get some possible benefits from damping/insulation run each of these wires inside it's own 5mm silicon hose. Put both hoses into a section of 12mm braid and attach some fat RCA plugs on the end.

    I have found these Cardas copies to be extremely good value for money:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8pcs-Pure-...-/331090817285

    They aren't actually pure copper, but brass (which is mostly copper) but for under £1.50 each offer outstanding valueand they fit the 12mm braid nicely.

    4% silver solder makes a big difference. Here's 15 metres for under 8 quid:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5m-SOLDER-...-/110551587168

    I bought some a couple of years ago and am only onto the second spool recently after building 4 DACs, 3 amps and a pile of cables.
    Speakers: Wilmslow Audio Prestige, ATC SCM11, B&W 602S02
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    Interconnects: Handmade silver Litz, Missing Link Alaqeia
    Preamps: DIY - buffers, LDR attenuators, stepped pots
    Mains: Balancing transformers, RF filters, handmade cables

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    Does anyone have a link for the ms plugs or is it an eBay job?
    My System
    John Wood KT88 Amp.
    Paradise Phono Stage
    Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
    PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
    Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
    Sony X555ES Cd Player
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    Quote Originally Posted by jamie123 View Post
    Does anyone have a link for the ms plugs or is it an eBay job?
    Iget mine from here Jaime http:// http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MS-Audio-Star-Line-Silver-Plated-Tellurium-Copper-RCA-Plugs-2-Pair-/321871242323?hash=item4af1056453

    But be patient as they take a month or so to arrive
    Last edited by Hudz; 08-10-2015 at 19:07. Reason: link no workee

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    Cheers Pete apparently i'm helpful but crap at links

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    Darren.
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  8. #18
    Join Date: Sep 2014

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    Thanks everyone, I've now got everything I need to start.
    Much appreciated.
    My System
    John Wood KT88 Amp.
    Paradise Phono Stage
    Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
    PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
    Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
    Sony X555ES Cd Player
    Yamaha NS1000m Speakers

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    Which one of these three versions is the best? I am about to order one for my klotz but confused on these optıons. What kind of sonic differences should i expect?
    Thanks

  10. #20
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    I don't like plugs with small contact areas. You just know they'll chafe through the plating on the sockets eventually and the conductive cross section is limited.
    It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!

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