LewinskiH01 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I will be replacing the 12V connector in my audio PC (the Xeon listed in my signature) and hence will need to reterminate the 1 meter link between the lab LPS and the computer. Right now it's a pair of heavy 220V mono wires in regular PVC coating. Is it worth going Teflon coated for this? Any geometric configurations I should employ or avoid? Twisted pair? Shielded or not? Don't want to overcomplicate this unnecessarily but also wouldn't want to neglect low hanging fruit. Thank you and happy New Year. Link to comment
WuNgUn Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I always twist my AC lines... Apart from that, make sure you're gauged properly for the length. Conductor insulation typically is a product of the environment you're running your cables in. Indoors, it's not critical. Heck, my Dynaco amps transformers use cloth insulation! Link to comment
LewinskiH01 Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 This is 12V D.C., not A.C. The pc takes 2.5A and it's a 1 meter link so I think shouldn't be a big deal in terms of gauge. Some theories about insulation about affecting skin effects, etc. Not sure if a big deal here. Link to comment
WuNgUn Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 12VDC...then I would use star quad cable, and pair the wires together that are across from one another... Something like 18AWG should be fine. Link to comment
ALRAINBOW Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 1 hour ago, WuNgUn said: 12VDC...then I would use star quad cable, and pair the wires together that are across from one another... Something like 18AWG should be fine. Perfect lol. Link to comment
ElviaCaprice Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 4 hours ago, WuNgUn said: 12VDC...then I would use star quad cable, and pair the wires together that are across from one another... Something like 18AWG should be fine. Yes, DIY, star quad is the way to go, see the John Swenson thread on making your own. I would like to add, keeping the length as short as possible also helps. (JRiver) Jetway barebones NUC (mod 3 sCLK-EX, Cybershaft OP 14) (PH SR7) => mini pcie adapter to PCIe 1X => tXUSBexp PCIe card (mod sCLK-EX) (PH SR7) => (USPCB) Chord DAVE => Omega Super 8XRS/REL t5i (All powered thru Topaz Isolation Transformer) Link to comment
LewinskiH01 Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 Thanks for the pointers! Good stuff. And rather unusual to get consensus in anything audio Link to comment
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