I want to make my own interconnects

mingram1234
mingram1234 Posts: 31
edited March 2004 in Speakers
Can I use satellite cabling such as RG-59, RG-6 or as they use in ham and CB radio cable called mini 8(RG-8 mini I think)-it has a foam dielectric. I think the RG-59 and RG-6 are 75 ohm and the mini 8 is 52 ohm. While typing this I just realized the mini 8 was 52 ohm so I guess that's out, huh? Should, if I can use '58 or '6, use quad sheild or at least look for the most % of sheilding when shopping for it?

Thanks,
Mitchell
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited March 2004
    I've made a few different types of ICs. Mostly just cheap materials while I narrow down the design options. The best sounding ones I've built so far are also the easiest and they are not shielded except in that they are twisted. Kinda like me.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • Turbota
    Turbota Posts: 255
    edited March 2004
    Here is a list of items you may think about if you want to make a quality set of audio interconnects. You will be hard pressed finding better cable than belden 89259 within a reasonable price range.

    Belden 89259 cable

    Dayton Part Number 091-1265 RCA plugs (Parts Express)

    Techflex Flexo 1/4" braided expandable sleeving

    DIY_Cables_25.JPG
    2-Channel Audio
    Onkyo ... A-9050 . . .Integrated Amp. (Power Amp Section not Used)
    Onkyo ... M-282 . ... Power Amps .(Pair)
    Onkyo ... C-7030 . _.CD Player
    Polk . . *. RTi A7 - ....Front Speakers
    Polk . . *. RTi A3 - ....Rear Speakers
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  • Turbota
    Turbota Posts: 255
    edited March 2004
    I guess "mingram1234" lost site of his original thread.
    :confused:
    2-Channel Audio
    Onkyo ... A-9050 . . .Integrated Amp. (Power Amp Section not Used)
    Onkyo ... M-282 . ... Power Amps .(Pair)
    Onkyo ... C-7030 . _.CD Player
    Polk . . *. RTi A7 - ....Front Speakers
    Polk . . *. RTi A3 - ....Rear Speakers
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  • mingram1234
    mingram1234 Posts: 31
    edited March 2004
    No, just paying attention to this and other posts, and seeing where I might find the best and lowest price on cable. I know from way back dealing with Belden, they of course make some of the better cable on the market.

    Still listening,
    Mitchell
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  • mingram1234
    mingram1234 Posts: 31
    edited March 2004
    As a matter of fact turbota, I was looking at the Belden 89259 cable as was mentioned on another site/forum. I'm looking at several different places for suggestions for interconnnects and components to make same.

    Thanks,
    Mitchell
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