Best Bulk Cable


I'm looking at making my own power cables. I'm interested in hearing everyone's opinions on the best quality bulk cable and appropriate ends. Would you use different gauges of wire for various components? This is what I'm planning on using the cables for:
Pass Labs 350.5
Pass Labs X5
Theta CB3
Oppo BDP105
Rel Stentor
What do you think?
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Showing 1 response by lcherepkai

I'll agree wholeheartedly with the IeGO plug recommendation but the 8095 rhodium over silver plug is way better than the gold plated 8085 or rhodium over copper 8075. It is both more extended on top than the other plugs with greater air and detail and incredibly smooth as well. The gold seems truncated and bloated in comparison and both are quite opaque compared to the 8095. I also like the neutrality and detail of the Oyaide 046 and combining the 2 on the same cord is my favorite combo. As to wire, I have made a couple of truly excellent power cords using 3 and 4 runs per pole of the Mundorf wire listed on Ebay coming out of Taiwan. I can't verify its authenticity but hell, who cares when the price is right and the results are so fine. Said power cord with indicated plugs is quite detailed and airy but never sharp or aggressive. Actually, using one of these cables takes the edge out of a bright (midrange bright) system. The cord produces a nice sense of body or image density and the sound is "present", not recessed but not up front either. Image outlines are nicely defined or focused but, using 2 of these cords in a system may reduce focus compared to some; not indistinct imaging, just not the razor sharp imaging of some cords. Keep in mind though that you'll need to get some tubing as well as the wire is bare and go with the 1mm (18gauge). Good luck and below are a list of some of the power cords I've had over the last few years. I've sold all of these in favor of my homebrew cables as I like mine better for resolution, transparency, and musicality. Good luck.

6Son Audio Golden Eagle, 6Sons Audio Windigo, Wolff Audio BOHICA, Fusion Audio Enchanter, BMI Audio Whale Supreme, Shark, and Hammerhead Gold, VooDoo Audio Silver Dragon, Sunny Cables P600........