DIY DC power cables

[R1200CL]

Guys. (Sorry haven't notice any female around) ?

 

I have pictures. Looking really nice. This guy is clever. 

 

Now, should I wait to post pictures until price is known or not ? 

 

(Use that green button please, no reply ?. Like to test if can be use as a possible poll later as well) 

[R1200CL]

OK, here we go:

 

Price is starting at $36, and may drop if we are many enough to purchase. Free shipping

 

The cable is not yet listed at his website, but I hope it will be. I think it's depending on you guys start ordering. I hope you don't find it to expensive...

I haven't discussed shield cable with him, as I believe it an overkill for a 20 cm cable.But of cause if that's what everybody like to have, I suppose he can do.
 

Take a look at his other cables at his website. I think he does a pretty nice job.

 

If you all can wait around 24 hours before emailing him, he may get some time to register here on CA and answering questions, as well telling us how he like orders to be submitted.

 

I probably should start a new thread, but I leave it here for now.

And yes it's the new Oyaide plugs and a Canare 4S6.

 

 

[R1200CL]

10 minutes ago, tboooe said:

So $36 includes the 2 Oyaide connectors?  If so that's a great price!  Is he willing to make a Y cable?

 

YES as stated i my post. What you see is what you get.

 

I have suggested Y-Connector for him. Let's us see how this one turns out. I hope many will order.

And I have made him aware of JSSG

As I think his other cables will benefit form this technique.

 

The Y-corrector may need the modified Elec plug. But he may come up with an other suggestion, as maybe 8 wires can fit into that Oyaide plug. Just give him some time.

 

Also if you don't like black sleeve, you can have other color or even without I guess.

[R1200CL]

Our friend says he can make a shielded version if requested. (Maybe someone can can confirm a purchase by emailing him and he can make a sample, and notify us her as well).

 

Y-cable seems to be a challenge.

Can someone post ideas what is acceptable. Does it have to be Oyaide ?

Smaller cable, Shield or no shield, or a modified Elec plug, or a plastic plug in one end. I think it's fair if we can agree upon "one standard". Or make the split outside the plug ?

 

Maybe we should find a manufacturer that is willing to make a Y-plug

 

[R1200CL]

Here is order info for the cable. 

 

https://www.ghentaudio.com/part/dc01.html

 

 

[R1200CL]

1 hour ago, tboooe said:

Ok I will ask for the John Swenson shielded version and report back.

 

I suppose the shield wire should be hidden inside a sleeve that cover the whole cable ?

Use his Canare 4S6S shielded cables he already have in stock I suppose ?

 

Maybe add JSSG to an USB cable as well then ?

And try to add shielded USB plugs as well, if they exist.

[R1200CL]

@JohnSwenson

 

My next "project" is to have our friend making an Ethernet cable using you shielding guide (JSSG)

 

Now I need some advice. I've notice that a good plug is the key. So defiantly the Telegärtner MFP8 T568A Cat.6 will be a must. (Unless someone has discovered an alternative).

 

Do you think such a cable like this one can be used, or should we use a more traditional design where in addition to shielded pairs we should use an outer shield as well ?

 

Should the individual shielded pairs be part of the shield loop or only the outer shield ?

Or go totally crazy and make several shield-loops ?

 

Here is anyway some inspiration for everybody: (Taken from here)

 

 

 

[R1200CL]

@Jud

 

The plug is 22 mm long. Is this to long ?

The cable is very flexible. 

 

So so let's say 3 cm in total. What is your requirement ?

 

You can in worst case remove the cover of the plug, and maybe bent it a bit ?

 

Why not email the guy ?

[R1200CL]

36 minutes ago, Speedskater said:

a]  Isn't a Canare Star-Quad cable already shielded?

 

Both versions exist. Hava a look at their catalogue. 

 

As an example:

• 4S6    unshielded
• 4S6S is shielded 

 

There exist a G version also. Oxygen free copper. 

[R1200CL]

3 hours ago, tboooe said:

Are you sure there is a shielded version

 

No 

 

Anyway, I guess you have given up to order a shielded DC cable ?

[R1200CL]

5 hours ago, pl_svn said:

plus a custom 120cm 5.5x.2.5 to 5.5x2.1

 

If he confirmed he can make with the 2,5 mm Oyaide plug as well in one end, can you ask him to add that on his website as well ?

[R1200CL]

On 7.5.2017 at 5:18 PM, R1200CL said:

 

Y-cable seems to be a challenge.

Can someone post ideas what is acceptable. Does it have to be Oyaide ?

Smaller cable, Shield or no shield, or a modified Elec plug, or a plastic plug in one end. I think it's fair if we can agree upon "one standard". Or make the split outside the plug ?

 

Maybe we should find a manufacturer that is willing to make a Y-plug

 

 

Noboddy need a Y-split ?

Or just none has a suggestion how to do ?

 

Will the Elec plug standard or modified version hold 8 wires (dual Canare 4S6 without outer black isolation ) ?

@Michael-Elijah Audio Can you please test with your Elec connector ?

 

If doable, is it acceptable to use a Oyaide without the cover, and just use a heat shrink tube ?

 

[R1200CL]

The 2.1 to 2.5G cable is here: 

https://www.ghentaudio.com/part/dc02.html

 

[R1200CL]

6 hours ago, Michael-Elijah Audio said:

I don't have the Canary- wire

 

OK

I will have Elec shipped to Oslo, hopefully tomorrow. I have Canare 4S6.

 

The French was afraid shipping samples to China, as they may get lost in the post. 

 

Ghent has confirmed he is also working on a solution.

[R1200CL]

38 minutes ago, elan120 said:

Elec connectors and Canare 46S do work together nicely.

 

We know. We like to test 8 single wires from that cable, in order to verify if a Y-split is doable.

 

Heat shrink tube over the plug. 

[R1200CL]

Not sure if this will add some inspiration:

http://www.plastics1.com/dash50/9076_dash50.pdf

 

http://www.plastics1.com/Gallery-CCS.php?FILTER_CLEAR&FILTER_FCATEGORY=Junction

[R1200CL]

I think Ghent can do 90 degrees for those who ask. I did not knew Oyaide offered this version. 

[R1200CL]

1 hour ago, JohnSwenson said:

Starquad will do the same thing with AC power cable, significant decrease in inductance and built in shielding from DC on up.

 

How about the earth wire then?

Cause a star quad with earth, will not be a star quad or ?

(which I think was your point)

 

Edit

Just found this article that may be of interest for some of you. 

http://phmusic.co.uk/pharri5833/connections1.htm

[R1200CL]

19 hours ago, Speedskater said:

I read a lot of stuff from the UK but his is a little bit different.

 

Then you may like this one as well. 

 

Power and Grounding for Audio and Video Systems

A White Paper for the Real World – International Version

 

And maybe this one:

http://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/ground_force_zero_e.html

 

[R1200CL]

@JohnSwenson

Are you involved in this design ?

 

If yes, can you go to that thread and explain what the upgrade is ?

 

 

[R1200CL]

For those that really like an Y-split DC cab with Oyaide plugs, just email Ghent with desired length. 

The Y will be done soldering the cable close to source plug. He will send you pictures before you decide. 

 

I just ordered his USB cable with JSSG. The shield "feedback" is done using 24awg silicone wire. 

 

And if anyone wonders. The USB plugs is connected to shields as the standard requires. 

 

It it't just for fun to test it against other USB cables. Though I expect it to be a winner. 

 

 

[R1200CL]

5 minutes ago, austinpop said:

Wow - talk about timing! You were answering my question a minute before I was asking it. 

 

Respect. 

 

He is actually waiting your order now this very minute ?

(No joke)

[R1200CL]

Also. I've got indication the Ethernet cable with "super plugs" and JSSG shield as sketched in privuois post will most likely happen. 

 

Should be a a very good cable, even if those plugs end up a bit pricy. 

 

[R1200CL]

You can never have enough LPS-1 ?

 

My my next project is to serial connect two LPS-1 and se if my SonicTransporter i5 can work with less than 1,2 A. 

 

For switch I hope John and Alex surprises us with a audiophile 5 port 100 MHz some day. As I understand it's basically clocks and regulators, that need some upgrade. 

 

I must say I'm not sure how much a better switch is doing things as long as the endpoint and a USB regen is in the chain. 

 

Maybe you can post post about your switch in the Router and Ethernet Switch suggestions thread ? Remember to tell us what cables you use. 

 

[R1200CL]

WoW. So nice to know you have idea how the "perfect" audiophile switch should be. OK I can wait 2018. 

 

I think you must soon design a rack for multiple LPS-1, as I easily can se I need at least 6 of them. ?

Probably more, when your new releases submerge, as I would expect clean power is a must as always for the very best result. 

 

A standard hifi hifi rack is about 44 cm wide. So you may squeeze inn 4 units in 2 hight ...

If it's not going to happen. How about release a cad drawing or similar that can be used for printing such a faceplate ?

 

I will I'll not be surprised that a 9 or 12 V version of the LPS-1 soon will happen, as I understood it is doable within reasonable cost.

 

Thanks for this nice teaser ?