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Post by optical on Dec 1, 2021 15:06:01 GMT
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 1, 2021 15:23:16 GMT
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Post by optical on Dec 1, 2021 15:33:11 GMT
Okay so I put the braid on and from some angles you can see a sexy pink flake effect coming through. mmmmmmmmmm . . . . nice.   |
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Post by brian2957 on Dec 14, 2021 19:54:35 GMT
Very nice work Chris. Those Viablue RCAs look nice. How do you like them. Are the soldering lugs similar to the Aeco plugs?
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Post by optical on Dec 14, 2021 19:59:33 GMT
Nice work Chris. How do you like those Viablue RCAs. Are the soldering lugs similar to the Aeco plugs? Thanks Brian, They're quite a lot thinner and flatter for the outside (shield). I actually drilled a larger diameter hole in them (from about 1-2mm) so as to route the negative/shield through it before soldering. For the positive main connection they're probably easier than the AECO's really. They're a little flimsy to be honest but if you're careful they're fine. £35 for 4 is okay I think although they're not pure copper, they're not too bad. I'd probably pay the extra for pure copper ones But i really liked the look of them too! |
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Post by brian2957 on Dec 14, 2021 20:13:08 GMT
Thanks Chris, maybe worth a try. They certainly look the part.
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Post by optical on Dec 14, 2021 20:16:45 GMT
Thanks Chris, maybe worth a try. They certainly look the part. Yeah I was slightly swayed by having matching RCA and XLR cables but you could do worse. However these are about the best I've stumbled across yet.... a.aliexpress.com/_vYOccOThe gold ones, these are proper. |
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Post by brian2957 on Dec 14, 2021 20:31:15 GMT
Thanks Chris, maybe worth a try. They certainly look the part. Yeah I was slightly swayed by having matching RCA and XLR cables but you could do worse. However these are about the best I've stumbled across yet.... a.aliexpress.com/_vYOccOThe gold ones, these are proper. Those plugs look rather nice Chris. Have you tried a set? |
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Post by optical on Dec 14, 2021 20:33:34 GMT
Yeah I was slightly swayed by having matching RCA and XLR cables but you could do worse. However these are about the best I've stumbled across yet.... a.aliexpress.com/_vYOccOThe gold ones, these are proper. Those plugs look rather nice Chris. Have you tried a set? Yup I have a set connected to the much talked about "Triple C" cable. It's really elevated things a few levels, the hype it seems, is real.... and justified |
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Post by brian2957 on Dec 14, 2021 20:40:23 GMT
Do you have a link to the gold plated plugs mate, all I'm finding is Rhodium plated plugs,
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Post by antonio on Dec 14, 2021 20:41:13 GMT
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Post by optical on Dec 14, 2021 20:51:57 GMT
Do you have a link to the gold plated plugs mate, all I'm finding is Rhodium plated plugs, On the same page you just select the other ones when you choose the item, by default I think it selects the rhodium ones. Navigation is a bit convoluted on Ali Express sometimes. |
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Post by brian2957 on Dec 14, 2021 20:53:26 GMT
They look very nice too and with a 12mm cable entry they will take some pretty large diameter cables.
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Post by optical on Dec 14, 2021 20:55:35 GMT
I'm not 100% sure on those ones Dave, although I know the Xangsane brand are honest in most of their 'descriptions'. These ones I can verify are indeed copper. a.aliexpress.com/_vVVk3yThe ones you linked to just look a tad 'cheap' if you know what I mean, they're probably fine too but I've just got a feeling... |
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Post by optical on Dec 14, 2021 21:00:35 GMT
The ones I linked to (Monosaudio ones):
- Have minimal material and what is there is copper
- allow big cable diameters to be used
- are not hard to solder
- allow decent strain relief
These are the factors that define a decent plug for me
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Post by brian2957 on Dec 14, 2021 21:02:03 GMT
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Post by antonio on Dec 14, 2021 21:04:40 GMT
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Post by optical on Dec 14, 2021 21:09:11 GMT
Possibly not Dave, the shield looks very thick with a lot of insulation too. Have you got a diameter for that beast? |
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Post by optical on Dec 14, 2021 21:10:46 GMT
Some plugs can also be successfully modified (cut) down if the have tapered ends for an additional 2-3mm maybe....
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Post by brian2957 on Dec 14, 2021 21:13:06 GMT
So can some cables.
Outside diameter for that cable is 9.2mm BTW.
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Post by antonio on Dec 14, 2021 21:13:33 GMT
It says 9.2mm on the ad, I don't think that's far off.
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Post by brian2957 on Dec 14, 2021 21:18:26 GMT
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Post by optical on Dec 14, 2021 21:18:44 GMT
It says 9.2mm on the ad, I don't think that's far off. I'd wager you could get em in those monosaudio ones.... Maybe a bit of vaseline on em! I think the SEAC TripleC cables I have in them are around 9mm and they're no problem at all.... |
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Post by optical on Dec 14, 2021 21:19:58 GMT
Christ, that's serious multicore. Any good?? |
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Post by brian2957 on Dec 14, 2021 21:25:47 GMT
Yes very good interconnects but very expensive as I terminated them with these www.hificollective.co.uk/phono_plugs/innovations-absolute-harmony-plug.htmlBuilt for a couple of friends. One of them recently asked me for a price for a 2m set of interconnects using the same cable and plugs. He got a bit of a shock when I gave him a quote  You can't really use this cable in lengths under 1m as it's far too stiff. |
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Post by optical on Dec 14, 2021 21:29:03 GMT
Yes very good interconnects but very expensive as I terminated them with these www.hificollective.co.uk/phono_plugs/innovations-absolute-harmony-plug.htmlBuilt for a couple of friends. One of them recently asked me for a price for a 2m set of interconnects using the same cable and plugs. He got a bit of a shock when I gave him a quote You can't really use this cable in lengths under 1m as it's far too stiff. Wow, the plugs guarantee quality though and I'm sure the neotech cable is great too..... However I know it's a bit broken record on here at the moment but I would implore anyone to try the TripleC stuff, it's just a new reference..... |
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Post by brian2957 on Dec 14, 2021 21:31:51 GMT
OK...lazy hat on here. To save me searching around the forum any chance of a link(s) to TripleC cable please Chris.
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Post by optical on Dec 14, 2021 21:53:45 GMT
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Post by brian2957 on Dec 14, 2021 22:01:08 GMT
Thanks Chris, I'll have a look.
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Post by antonio on Dec 14, 2021 22:07:29 GMT
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