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VR3 Posts: 28,748
edited November 2010 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
In approx 1 month... I will be making some of my own power cables... they are nothing crazy special but should definitely be an upgrade over stock cords...

12/3 stranded - heavy duty jacket
Will be finished in blue tech flex
two ferrite chokes (one on each end)
Hospital grade, hubble connectors (both ends)
Heat shrinked at connect point and over chokes

Connectors will be screwed and soldered

All parts, wires, etc are brand new - nothing is used or refurbished

1m in length

I will have 2 available

Price will be 35 shipped.

Thanks

Again, should be an upgrade over stock and I imagine right in line with Magic Power and the like.
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,748
    edited October 2010
    Sorry for the double post - just recalcuated this...

    I can sell these for 30 shipped. Sorry for the confusion.

    Lead time will be approx 1 month.

    I am basically selling these for what I have in them with shipping...

    Not looking to make any money just looking to offset some cost! :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • edoggrc51
    edoggrc51 Posts: 584
    edited October 2010
    Any pics available?
    Denon 4311ci
    MINIdsp OPEN-DRC
    XPR-5
    LS6 Line Arrays
    LS-C Center Channel
    A/V-1RS Surounds
    Quad DIY LMS Ultra subs (powered by dual IPR-7500 amps)
    Panny AE-8000u
    2:35 110in Screen
    Oppo BDP-103
    Belkin PF60
    Harmony ONE

    2ch: Emotiva Stealth 8's, Airport Express
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,748
    edited October 2010
    lol...

    Unfortunately no - it will be a month.

    Crazy I know right?

    It will be 1/2" thick cable, blue tech flex jacket
    flex3.jpg
    But more of a dark blue

    Hubble, hospital grade connectors
    hubble4_full.jpg
    1fa0a5944e.jpg
    Kind of like that

    Black heatshrink over the connectors to the cable itself for durability and aesthetics.

    choke.jpg

    Will have a choke similar to that on each end for EMI/RFI reduction.

    Will also be heatshrinked over.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • edoggrc51
    edoggrc51 Posts: 584
    edited October 2010
    Cool cool! :) Possibly interested, keep me posted when ya get them built.

    Thanks!
    Denon 4311ci
    MINIdsp OPEN-DRC
    XPR-5
    LS6 Line Arrays
    LS-C Center Channel
    A/V-1RS Surounds
    Quad DIY LMS Ultra subs (powered by dual IPR-7500 amps)
    Panny AE-8000u
    2:35 110in Screen
    Oppo BDP-103
    Belkin PF60
    Harmony ONE

    2ch: Emotiva Stealth 8's, Airport Express
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,748
    edited October 2010
    Ill keep this thread updated.

    Although the ultimate goal is to sell them before that time period.

    At 30 bucks these are definitely a good deal, basically you are getting the parts with free labor. You cant build these cables cheaper.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,748
    edited October 2010
    I believe between a member here and a local friend these are spoken for...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,059
    edited October 2010
    If you can do them with a removable ground pin, I would be more than interested....I need 2 with no ground.:)
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited October 2010
    I'd like one, what length were you planning?

    I need one with only 2 wires; my Sunfire amp only has 2 connection holes on the IEC plug....
    TNRabbit
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,197
    edited October 2010
    Trey, are you making a few of these? If so, I'd like one for my office rig tube amp. Std. 3-prong.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,748
    edited October 2010
    If I can get 6 people who will pay $35.00 shipped.

    Ill make them any length you want up to 6 ft.

    But right now I only had two extras at 3 ft...

    If I can get 6 people to pay 35 up front, again guys I am making no money - just doing this to do it... so I am just doing free labor...

    Let me know

    I can wire these to a 2 prong connection, Ill just defeat the ground and let it trimmed back in the jacket unplugged. You can still plug them into a 2 prong connection and the ground part to the wall will be inactive
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,197
    edited October 2010
    Ok, well consider me in, so you need 5 more people. When you get 6 tell me where to send the funds.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,748
    edited October 2010
    Ok, thats cool - I need everyone that will need one to let me know ASAP...

    I could technically do up to 8 ft for 35 shipped.

    Again, 8 ft for 35 shipped.

    And 30 shipped for these initial two that have already been spoken for.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,197
    edited October 2010
    Well if Kevhed and TNRabbit commit thats 3 more, so a total of 4. I only need a 6 footer.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,748
    edited October 2010
    If I get more than 6, that is ok too - I just need to know immediately so I can place this order - the only way I can do this price is ordering bulk quantities...

    So, anyways - let me know ASAP guys!

    Thanks!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited October 2010
    I'll go in for one 6 footer. Lemme know when you need the moola.
    -Kevin
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    2 Channel:
    Oppo BDP-83 SE
    Squeezebox Touch
    Muscial Fidelity M1 DAC
    VTL 2.5
    McIntosh 2205 (refurbed)
    B&W 801's
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,834
    edited October 2010
    I would take one 4-footer if you can do that.

    I already bought a MagicPower cable, it would be interesting to compare the two. And at this price it's a no-brainer, IMHO.

    Keep me posted, OK?

    Check that, make it two 4 footers; might make a nice Xmas gift...
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,748
    edited October 2010
    We are up to 4..

    2 more to go and we are good :)

    Thanks
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,815
    edited October 2010
    Might be interested. What 12/3 cable are you using?
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,748
    edited October 2010
    It is just generic 12/3 man - nothing fancy... just stranded 12/3 you can buy by the ft at Home Depot/Lowes...

    Really just to save cost, the ferrites will pretty much reduce any noise that otherwise would be in the cable. My understanding putting one on each end is the equivalent of having shielding.

    To get shielded 12/3 it is 12 dollars a foot.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    edited October 2010
    I'm in for an 8 footer.

    Thanks,

    Paul
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    edited October 2010
    will take two 4 footers...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,748
    edited October 2010
    I have met the quantity nessicary to make these

    I will PM everyone when I get home - but I am going to continue to take "orders" through the weekend and order on Monday

    Thanks
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,059
    edited October 2010
    Cool, I may actually upgrade all my cables while at it. Let me take measurements and PM you with a total. Not to over-complicate this, but can you do a C7 connector by chance?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,748
    edited October 2010
    I will not be able to do a C7 without dramatically changing the cost, sorry.

    I could probably acquire a good C7 connector for an added $10.00
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,748
    edited October 2010
    I did a quick search and I cant seem to find a plug that isnt molded - so that would be a no go..

    You can adapt a C7 to an IEC
    http://www.amazon.com/Conntek-30203-Adapter-Adatper-Connector/dp/B001XW4ZK0/ref=sr_1_cc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287106261&sr=1-1-catcorr
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,748
    edited October 2010
    PMs were sent to every inquiring party.

    Once everyone has paid - all parts will be ordered.

    Sunday night is the deadline

    Thanks!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,748
    edited October 2010
    Im actually going to cap it at 12 cables (my guesstimated total not counting my previous cables)

    That would put me at a grand total of 20....

    So if everyone gets what I think they will this should be a good quantity...

    So if everyone can get in before tomorrow Ill get it ordered tomorrow!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,748
    edited October 2010
    Here is a representation of the overall look...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited October 2010
    Payment & PM sent~ THANK YOU!
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,197
    edited October 2010
    Money sent for a 6 footer w/ 3 prong.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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