Silver/Silk/Oil Interconnects

F1nut
F1nut Posts: 50,557
edited April 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
Anyone try these yet?

http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?cablintr&1213590517
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2008
    $800 beans! I like the ones I make just fine. One day I would love to try some nice MIT's, or AQ's with DBS, but for now I will stick to my silvers.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2008
    Are they oil (fluid) filled? I've spent some time with Purist Audio, which in some circles is the be all, end all.

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited April 2008
    Russ, I'm not clear on that, I need to look into it further. I know the Duelund caps are highly thought of and use all natural materials in construction like these cables do. I've wanted to try the caps, but have a hard time swallowing the price. The prices for the cables don't seem so bad, actually cheaper than the MIT S1 Shotgun's.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2008
    When researching IC's I have seen that air is the best dielectric, but bare wires are a no no. A lot of guys like to use cotton over the bare wires. I am not sure what dielectric characteristics different oils have.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited April 2008
    Link to their site, http://www.duelundaudio.com

    "Years of trial and error have resulted in cables that are made from pure silver using silk and various oils for isolation. So far this has proved to be sonically superior to all other configurations available."

    It would appear that they are oil filled.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited April 2008
    Definitely look interesting. That would mean I need to stop chewing on my interconnects when i get angry though. :(
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited April 2008
    well the seller does offer a money back 30 day guarantee, I like the MIT but you can be our Captain Kirk here Jesse.

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2008
    I like the idea. Those cables that are filled with sand are kinda neat also.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited April 2008
    I wonder how often you have to change the oil? I bet if you play death metal you have to change the oil more often than if you play classical :p

    Seriously, I'd love to see how those are constructed. I can't imagine them being immersed in oil as isolation. I wonder if they are oil covered (as in a nice light film) not enough to drip if punctured but enough to completely cover the internal wires with a very light film.

    Perhaps the outer sheathing has a thin film of oil as it's applied. Also sounds like maybe the silk insulator might be oil treated.

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2008
    I agree, it would be interesting to see the breakdown.
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited April 2008
    Surprised no one has made the snake oil joke yet....

    Anyhow, I'm a little skeptical about the two wires they have for the IC's, but let us know what you think.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited April 2008
    I need more oil Scotty.

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  • Music Joe
    Music Joe Posts: 459
    edited April 2008
    Dielectric Constants
    When researching IC's I have seen that air is the best dielectric, but bare wires are a no no. A lot of guys like to use cotton over the bare wires. I am not sure what dielectric characteristics different oils have.

    Some oils are listed by name.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited April 2008
    Olive oil is the best. Extra Virgin.....

    Can't wait for that debate....yawn......
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,337
    edited April 2008
    Put the Duelund and the AQ DBS concepts together, oil and electricy. Plug in, get the weiners and marshmellows ready.
    Carl

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited April 2008
    Sizzle lean with Jimmy Dean :D
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited April 2008
    What flavor kool-aid are we talking about here??? Man I'm getting thirsty! ;)
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2008
    Music Joe wrote: »
    Dielectric Constants



    Some oils are listed by name.

    Thanks much.
    It reinforces my idea to produce cotton/air over silver for IC's.

    Edit
    The soap powders look real good too. I'm thinking a nice clean sound:D
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  • Ferres
    Ferres Posts: 310
    edited April 2008
    If you're not placing these pricey ic's between your amp and pre-amp a lot of these cables will add little to you're system.:p
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  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited April 2008
    The chewing on interconnects is making me hungry!
    :cool: " He who dies with the most equipment wins Right ? "

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