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Question about assembling my own DIY AC Cable

Hi
I am about to assemble my first DIY AC Power cables for the first time. I chose the Yarbo SP-1100W as cable  and Viborg connectors.
Connectors:
http://www.viborgaudio.com/en/Product/a/chanpin/jianzhusheji/2019/1231/305.html


Cable:

 

I was looking through some guides on youtube how to assemble it and I found this video from Furutech and as you can see they separate each conductor in 2 branches. I don't understand why they are doing that, does anybody know why? Should I do that as well for my power cable?


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audphile1
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I also like SonarQuest rhodium plated connectors. Good quality and they sound good.

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I used bare wire split in two for my Furutech FP-S055n with FI-50 NCF build connecting the wires to clamps. It’s easier to insert and clamp down. Be careful cutting thru insulation to not cut the wires. When you twist the wires I would recommend using contact enhancer or deoxit to remove oils you left with your fingers when you touched the bare wires.

 

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Yarbo looks like a nice cable. Are you sure you want to use those cheap plugs on it? I’d go for something like Furutech, Neotech, Oyaide or Wattgate. 

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Don’t overthink it. No need to know the molecular breakdown here. Use good connectors and you’ll be fine. 
I suggest contact enhancer mainly to prevent oxidation on bare wires over time from the remnants of oils left from your fingers. Deoxit will do as well. 

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