Supplies for cable building


I have seen many people talking about building their own power cables and interconnects. What places provide the necessary cabling and connectors? I mean, Radio Shack does have some, mostly copper cables, what about silver and silver coated wiring and the like? PAUL
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It's actually http://www.partsconnection.on.ca. Also, there's Jon Risch's DIY cable page at NBCi (search for his name at Yahoo and you'll find a link to it). Wellborne Labs also sells cable parts, though with a smaller selection of bulk cable to choose from. And the Cable forum at audioasylum.com contains a lot of discussion about DIY cables. Have fun!
Thanks. I checked it out. Unfortunately, they (Parts Connection) didn't have what I'm looking for (Quality spades and bananas at lower prices than WBT). Will try the two other suggestions, but if anyone knows a good source for speaker connectors, would appreciate the tip.
For silver wire, go to Homegrown Audio's web site. I think its homegrownaudio.com. They have Kimber clones, and rapid response to email.
For silver OR copper wire, Homegrown is a great site. They actually have many more wires than the 2(22 awg teflon insulated silver or copper) they list + silver solder. Just e-mail him, he's very responsive. Also, you can try Pure Silver Sound for silver and components. And a third is Orca Design, for copper and GREAT accesories. They are the parts division of JMLabs. They offer AXON components(wire[PVC or polyethylene - I forget which - insulated 22 awg copper], EXCELLENT connectors of all types, resistors, capacitors, inductors[I am not a fan of their inductors - use North Creek or Alpha Core Goertz instead], etc.), Focal drivers, LOTS of plans, kits, etc. Kimon Bellas is the head of US operations, and if ever there was an unsung hero in this field, it is he. His products and help offer us the best in speaker/wire/components for lower than mid-fi prices.