I build cables based upon the Bob Crump Design using the Belden 19364. I have found that the biggest improvement comes from the connectors and correct assembly. Many people have had bad experience with DIY cables (and many good also) and I think it is mainly due to poor building technique and poor choice of components. Designing a cable is not as easy as clamping the components together. Most of the professional cables are based upon generous listening test and years of trial and error. If you want to build cables I would highly recommend picking a proven design and sticking to the design. If someone like Bob Crump who has 17 years of audio tweaking in his background has chosen a particular component, it is usually for a reason. If you want more details on assembling these cables check the Audio Asylum and feel free to contact me for more information. I've been selling these things assembled for $47.00 and the kits for $35.00. All the proceeds go to a charity for international adoptions. I hope this doesn't get nuked for blatently pandering our product but oh well...
Looking to build power cords.
I'm interested in building my own power cords. I have been able to find manufactures to purchase high quality plugs from, but am lacking resources for the cable. And I'm not realy sure what to look for as far as spec go for the cable, ie best guage to use, twisted thin cable strands or larger stiffer strands etc. Any help would be great. thanx