Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Cable - Upgrade ?

2014-03-13 Thread SlimChances
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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Cable - Upgrade ?

2014-03-13 Thread ralphpnj
The thicker the speaker cable the more it resembles garden hose and hosed is exactly what you get when you buy the cable. Living Rm: Transporter-SimAudio pre/power amps-Vandersteen 3A Sign. & sub Home Theater: Touch-Marantz HTR-Energy Veritas 2.1 & Linn sub Computer Rm: Touch-Headroom Desktop w

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Cable - Upgrade ?

2014-03-13 Thread tommytrousers
Yep me to, solder on the banana plugs and then heatshrink over the top to prevent shourt, cheap neat and effective.:) tommytrousers's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=62226 View this thread: http://f

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Cable - Upgrade ?

2011-06-30 Thread earwaxer9
I just solder all my connections. Its easy to disconnect (break out the iron and your done), and you dont have to think about it. I solder both ends of my speaker cable. -- earwaxer9 System: modified Winsome Labs Mouse, modified Maggie MMG's, Transporter, HSU sub 12, MSB DAC to 500 watt sub sl

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Cable - Upgrade ?

2011-06-28 Thread Phil Leigh
mooblie;638360 Wrote: > If I may jump in here - for correction by Phil if needed! - the crimp > tool jaws, the crimp connectors (and the cable for that matter) all > need to have "matching" and precise dimensions to get a proper joint to > the manufacturer's "gas tight" specification. > > You ca

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Cable - Upgrade ?

2011-06-28 Thread mooblie
Daverz;638162 Wrote: > Phil, could you expand a bit on what you mean by "exact" here?... If I may jump in here - for correction by Phil if needed! - the crimp tool jaws, the crimp connectors (and the cable for that matter) all need to have "matching" and precise dimensions to get a proper joint t

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Cable - Upgrade ?

2011-06-27 Thread Daverz
Phil Leigh;637215 Wrote: > You need exact (professional)cable and connectors and tools for a true > GT connection... and even then it only delays the process. Multicore > cables are very problematic as there is no easy way to guarantee a > consistent cold weld through all cores... > > Soldering

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Cable - Upgrade ?

2011-06-22 Thread Mnyb
Ron Olsen;637438 Wrote: > Anyone thinking of buying expensive speaker wire should take the time to > get educated on the subject: http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm > > And then buy high-quality wire for less than $2/ft. from a source like > Blue Jeans: http://www.bluejeanscable.com/stor

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Cable - Upgrade ?

2011-06-21 Thread Ron Olsen
Anyone thinking of buying expensive speaker wire should take the time to get educated on the subject: http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm And then buy high-quality wire for less than $2/ft. from a source like Blue Jeans: http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/speaker/index.htm Spending lots

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Cable - Upgrade ?

2011-06-21 Thread earwaxer9
I like solid core copper. The Audioquest cables are the best bang for the buck IMO. You can get them from Audio Adviser (most of the time on sale). The fatter the better! -- earwaxer9 System: modified Winsome Labs Mouse, modified Maggie MMG's, Transporter, HSU sub 12, MSB DAC to 500 watt sub s

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Cable - Upgrade ?

2011-06-19 Thread Phil Leigh
Daverz;637207 Wrote: > About the oxidation issue with terminators: I can't claim any great > experience, but I've read that if you do the crimp properly with a good > crimp tool, you'll get a gas-tight connection that shouldn't have > oxidation problems. You need exact (professional)cable and co

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Cable - Upgrade ?

2011-06-19 Thread Daverz
About the oxidation issue with terminators: I can't claim any great experience, but I've read that if you do the crimp properly with a good crimp tool, you'll get a gas-tight connection that shouldn't have oxidation problems. -- Daverz ---

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Cable - Upgrade ?

2011-06-17 Thread tank121
Thanks Phil I'll do some blind testing. Any volunteers close to Poynton Cheshire ?? -- tank121 tank121's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17169 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showt

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Cable - Upgrade ?

2011-06-16 Thread Phil Leigh
tank121;636738 Wrote: > you've probably seen my garage conversion thread which is nearly > complete. > > Due to the room dimensions my trust Dynaudio 70 Floorstanders have been > sold. > > My current speaker cable is 2 x2m QED Silver Anniversary XT. > > > New speakers Dali Mentor Menuets will

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Cable - Upgrade ?

2011-06-16 Thread tank121
you've probably seen my garage conversion thread which is nearly complete. Due to the room dimensions my trust Dynaudio 70 Floorstanders have been sold. My current speaker cable is 2 x2m QED Silver Anniversary XT. New speakers Dali Mentor Menuets will be stand mounted. Origanlly they were goin