Who Here Makes Their Own Power Cables?

@captbeaver - Try these - hopefully the last cables you will make/buy
http://image99.net/blog/files/category-002ahelix-power-cable.html

And also Interconnects and speaker cables
http://image99.net/blog/files/category-002ahelix-interconnect-cable.html
http://image99.net/blog/files/category-002ahelix-speaker-cable.html

A bit more complex than the usual DIY cables, but then these actually perform exccedingly well

Using all Helix cables will elevate your system to a whole new level of performance

I have had great success on systems (and components) of all levels
- a $350 mini systems
- fellow DIYers with systems exceeding $70,000
- and everything in between


I have personally compared them to some TOTL cables from a couple of established brands in a $20k+ and $50k+ system and the Helix sounded better

My own system is a meagre $12k and sound amazingly transparent, with an enormous image that surrounds you and transports you into the venue.

Lofty claims? - perhaps, but here’s a quote from just one fellow DIYer -

All the improvements proved that the Helix cables are the ultimate conductors of the audio signal. They bring out the best of the system.

If you have any questions just ask - I am happy to assist :-)

Cheers - Steve

I used to make cables as a business.....found that the plugs add more to the final performance than does the wire.

There’s no financial advantage to making your own power cord if you would have bought an inexpensive commercial power cord. The advantage is not so clear if you would have bought an expensive power cord, however. There are many things to consider regarding the DIYer’s skill and knowledge.

Rule No. 1 - If you’re going to copy something copy something good, not something mediocre.

When you control the mail you control.... information.

IMHO the power cords I have made are on a par with cords that retail at the $350 mark and all in I have under $100 in materials.
Then I moved onto making my own speaker cables and VERY impressed with the results there both in sq and finances.
Next project is interconnects, we will see how that goes but I am confident it will be successful to myself at least.
eBay is a good resource for items like the outer braid and shrinktube to make things look professional.
If you are at all handy and enjoy a project I say go for it. The cable is definitely the lesser part of the cost over the plugs.......