DIY cables - where do you buy bulk cable?

ambiophonics
ambiophonics Posts: 726
edited January 2013 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
The title sums it up pretty well. I'm looking at making some custom cables, mostly RCA, for my rig and would like some input on where you guys buy your bulk cable, connectors, etc. Any input is appreciated. Thanks
2 Channel - Polk SDA-2BTL, Carver TFM-35, Peachtree iDAC, Qobuz streamed via Episode Lynk using bubble UPnP server
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited January 2013
    Audioquest

    or

    BlueJean Cable

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2013
    not the cheapest but great selection.

    http://www.thecableco.com/Catalog/DIY-Cables
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited January 2013
    DH Labs
    Jake
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  • ambiophonics
    ambiophonics Posts: 726
    edited January 2013
    Thanks - I will check those ones out :)
    2 Channel - Polk SDA-2BTL, Carver TFM-35, Peachtree iDAC, Qobuz streamed via Episode Lynk using bubble UPnP server
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited January 2013
    google is your friend,indeed
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited January 2013
    Try here: http://www.vhaudio.com/

    High quality DIY supplies and some killer recipes, especially his Finesilver IC's
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • carvcom
    carvcom Posts: 240
    edited January 2013
    Try here as well, good selection, good prices & excellent customer service.

    http://www.fullcompass.com/
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  • Speedskater
    Speedskater Posts: 495
    edited January 2013
    In the US for bulk cable it's:

    Markertek
    http://www.markertek.com/

    and

    Redco Audio
    http://www.redco.com/default.asp

    and

    Have Inc.
    http://store.haveinc.com/default.aspx
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  • timalan
    timalan Posts: 106
    edited January 2013
    Monoprice is a cheap favorite... also, sometimes Accessories4Less has some great discounts on mid-grade stuff.
    5.1 theater - Pioneer SC-07, Mirage OMD-CC center, 4 x Mirage Omnisats, Boston Acoustics VPS-210 sub
    2.1 living room - NAD 7400 integrated, 2 x Platinum Audio Duos, MIT Terminator4 cables
    2.1 bedroom- Arcam Solo, 2 x Mirage OMD-5's
    FOR SALE - Genesis Servo-10 sub, Genesis Servo-12 amp; Martin Logan Dynamo sub; Mirage MM-6 sub; Harman Kardon DPR-1001 7.1 receiver
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  • KellyMic
    KellyMic Posts: 166
    edited January 2013
    I search ebay usually. Just got some 25' 12ga with Banana plug speaker cables, $29 each and very happy with them.
    ---
    Polk Studio Monitor 4.6 Series 2's, Polk RT1000p's, Polk LSi25's, Boston Acoustic VR-975's
    Crown D-75, Crown CE1000, Crown CE2000
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited January 2013
    I just bought some bulk cable (although not IC cable) from Doug's shop. He's a member of our forum Helipilotdoug, screen name and he has very good prices and a good selection of cable and RCA ends for sale.

    The link is here: http://www.douglasconnection.com/
    Relayer-Big-O-Poster.jpg
    Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
    "I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion." :\
    My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....

    "Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson

    "Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee
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  • ambiophonics
    ambiophonics Posts: 726
    edited January 2013
    Thanks headrott - I'll check those out.
    2 Channel - Polk SDA-2BTL, Carver TFM-35, Peachtree iDAC, Qobuz streamed via Episode Lynk using bubble UPnP server
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  • scoyne88
    scoyne88 Posts: 7
    edited January 2013
    Depends on what you want, I found some great 4 conductor 12ga on ebay, but usually monoprice
    DIY Speaker Cable Guide
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