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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 smiley
  • HyperLinks within the test will not work - my apologies - but it is FREE smiley
  • 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 FREEsmiley
  • Please use the files below - they will serve as the new pont of reference going forward yes

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.yes
  • If you have any questions, then post them hereyes

Below are the sections from the web site that applies to the Helix DIY cable designs

HELIX IMAGE AIR Overview.pdf

THE HELIX IMAGE Power Cable.pdf

The HELIX IMAGE Interconnect RCA and XLR.pdf

The HELIX IMAGE Speaker Cable.pdf

The HELIX IMAGE USB 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

williewonka
bikefi10
113 posts
 

@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!

williewonka OP
3,169 posts
 

@bikefi10 re the sound...

Teflon tube eliminates many of the distortions in the cable, so the cables will sound more natural I.e.warmer and more detailed. I noticed the details in the reverberation of the recording venue (e.g. the hall) on live recordings.

The improvements should be easily noticed on your system. I would guestimate around 9.

As for the neutral I would try the cheaper of the two.

Agree about buying  the PVC insulation ant stripping it.

Hope that helps

 

 

williewonka OP
3,169 posts
 

@bikefi10 - just reading about the Maggie's and they would benefit from a 2 x 14 signal wire. This would give you an effective 11 awg which is better for low impedance models.
I could not find any details on you amp.
 

Is the amp located. Near the speaker?
 

Thanks

 

bikefi10
113 posts
 

Good to know about 2x14awg. Also, I modded the Maggies with sturdy stands, big honking poly caps and foil inductors. XOs external now. I actually soldiered speaker wire directly to XOs. Got rid of janky stock setup. I might go with your recommended KLE terminals.

What info were you looking for on amp? Its called a Kismet a high current amp. 15K SL caps, 400VA/ 120 K base if that helps. Odyssey owner Klaus Bunge builds to customer specs. Pretty cool.

bikefi10
113 posts
 

Oh yes, amp is between speakers. About 3 feet from right one.

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