When I build DC power cables for linear power supplies I sometimes double or triple shield with noticeable sonic improvements.
DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
Apologies for the delay, but it’s been very difficult to find a FREE platform to host the Helix DIY AIR Cable content that works with minimal hassle.
The cost of running the original web site was getting expensive, so I had to pull the plug on it
The new content detailed below consists of a series of PDF files that are derived from the web site content.
- It takes a little time to load the PDF files - My apologies - but it is FREE
- HyperLinks within the test will not work - my apologies - but it is FREE
- You will see other files in the GitHub interface that were also derived from the Web Site, but they are not formatted correctly - my apologies - but it is FREE
- Please use the files below - they will serve as the new pont of reference going forward
A special Thanks to Mikhail for hosting the PDF files on GitHub - very much appreciated
Please feel free to copy the PDF files for your own use or distribute to others - OR - you can just access the content from the links below.
Going forward...
- the content will not be modified and serve as a base level design.
- I have no plans to develop these cables any further, since the materials I identify appear to provide the optimum performance i.e. for my ears
- If you want to run ideas by me then post them here
- if you wish to share your own modifications and benefits then please post them here.
- If you have any questions, then post them here
Below are the sections from the web site that applies to the Helix DIY cable designs
THE HELIX IMAGE Power Cable.pdf
The HELIX IMAGE Interconnect RCA and XLR.pdf
The HELIX IMAGE Speaker Cable.pdf
Cable Science - Some Basics.pdf
The Significance of Cable Architectures.pdf
Hope this provides the information that people were looking for
Regards Steve
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Hello Steve, ive purchased listed items to build 2 xlr cables for my Genelecs. But I could figure out the direction of cable spiral. Linked photos are not accessible. I’ve successfully built VHaudii flavor2 power cable which requires twist of neutral/power cable and ground to go opposite direction. Wondering if it’s same concept. Any guidance?? Also I see that ground wire is missing from this project. Is it ok?? Thank you. Jimmy |
@kaimmy - the direction of the coil is not important when using solid signal wire(s) It's also not that important because the XLR geometry provides protection against noise
Re the ground wire... - you can add one, but I don't think it is required. - if you add one I would make it the same as the helix neutral Hope that helps |
@williewonka 1st, thank you for updated post and still answering so many questions. Sorry if these are repeats. My system includes Odyssey amp, Carver pre amp, Magnepan 1.7i planars, Musichall mmf 9.1 tt, Soundsmith Zephyr cart and yes 12awg lamp cord speaker wire. A revealing system. Looking to build Helix speaker cables. 1st I cant find bare UPOCC copper 14 awg so Id have to strip it . Willing to do if there is easily a noticeable differance. Id buy the pvc insulate cheaper and it will be trashed anyway. If I go with the Teflon insulate you indicate it will be warmer? If put on a scale 1 being very clinical, digital like, and 10 being the warmest of tube/ vinyl. Where would it and bare in Teflon tube rate. Would you say bare in Teflon tube is more detailed? 2nd The two 10awg Mil Specs I found are at Skycraft with Tefzel insulate and at Take 5 called Silver Plated Cryo w Teflon. Is Take 5 the recommended one? Thanks! |
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