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Post by PinkFloyd on Aug 4, 2009 20:18:41 GMT
I have decided to start selling interconnects and they will be called "Pink Link" they will feature the same high quality Evolution Pro oxygen free cable I use on my Little Pinkies and will be terminated with Switchcraft pro grade phono connectors. The switchcraft connectors are not your usual run of the mill gold plated jobs, they are nickel plated and extrememly hard wearing.... they feature solid centre signal pins, heavy duty cable clamp and longer handles for improved grip.
I have been using these interconnects for ages on my own equipment and they are consistently good, being both extremely flexible and allowing through maximum sound quality. Constructed to high standards using silver loaded solder.
More on the cable itself: 24AWG OFC XLPE conductors are twisted together with a drain wire and then screened in an aluminium foil for 100% coverage, the foil screen is then bonded to the overall PVC/neoprene jacket for one strip preparation.
Technical specs:
Conductors = 7x 0.20mm 24AWG pure OFC copper
Insulation = XLPE cross lined polythene
Screen aluminium foil
Drain 7x 0.20mm 24AWG pure OFC copper tinned
Jacket = matt abrasion resistant PVC/neoprene
Temperature range = –25°C to +75°C
Capacitance = 90pF/m core-to-core 189pF/m core-to-screen
Resistance = 78Ù/km
Overall diameter = 3.5mm
These are no bullshit interconnects, they sound fantastic, do what they are supposed to do, are very well made and will last a lifetime... I am so confident on the quality of construction I will offer a lifetime guarantee with them.
Prices will be:
0.5m Length £34
1 metre length £40
Other lengths available on request.
The Pink Link interconnect will be available in either red, blue or black.... full details to appear shortly on the Rock Grotto website.
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Post by PinkFloyd on Aug 5, 2009 21:22:21 GMT
Hi Mike, I just sent payment via the PayPal donation tab for one 1/2 meter IC in black. I tried to estimate the S&H and figured 30 BP for the 1/2 meter cable and shipping should cover it. Look forward to trying it. Thanks. Will be in the post on Friday Miguel. |
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Post by dejanm on Aug 6, 2009 9:17:15 GMT
fairly priced ..  |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Aug 6, 2009 10:24:46 GMT
fairly priced .. Yes. I buy 500 metre reels of the cable and considerable quantities of phono plugs so can keep the price pretty low.... if I bought the cable by the metre and the phono plugs individually you could probably double the price. |
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Post by dejanm on Aug 6, 2009 13:06:19 GMT
Is it possible to see some pics ?
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Post by PinkFloyd on Aug 6, 2009 14:41:02 GMT
Is it possible to see some pics ? Certainly, I will take some in due course  |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Aug 6, 2009 21:05:11 GMT
Is it possible to see some pics ? Not sure what colour to "launch".... I have red, blue and black Evolution OFC cable.... I was thinking black would be good with the Nickel phono plugs (the monochrome look) with a coloured band on one of the cables to indicate L/R. Could also have one cable red and the other black, or one cable blue and the other red to indicate L/R.... Choices choices! (sometimes it's better to have just one choice)..... All black with a bit of coloured heatshrink on one of the cables is what I am thinking at the moment but what colour heatshrink? I have blue, grey, yellow, white, red, green, purple and "black".... ;D Miguel, I've sent you 0.4M of blue and red  Pictures to appear shortly. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2009 21:16:30 GMT
"I was thinking black would be good with the Nickel phono plugs (the monochrome look) with a coloured band on one of the cables to indicate L/R "  "Could also have one cable red and the other black, or one cable blue and the other red to indicate L/R"  " All black with a bit of coloured heatshrink on one of the cables is what I am thinking at the moment but what colour heatshrink?" Why not a bit of white on L, and a bit of red on R ? Alex |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Aug 7, 2009 14:27:08 GMT
Is it possible to see some pics ? They are pretty basic "looking" cables but sound good and that's what counts:  I fit a ferrite bead to the signal wire at both ends of the cable  I then pump hot glue into the Switchcraft phono plug to seal the connections  Pink Link in black  Pink Link in red / blue (red = right, blue = left)  These interconnects are pretty much bullet proof and you could swing a cat from them.... this is VERY important to me as I don't know how many interconnects I've had over the years where the connections have come loose.... not so with these |
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Post by dejanm on Aug 7, 2009 14:33:07 GMT
Interesting idea with ferrite beads on a signal path ... I've never saw something like that before, I must admit.
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Post by PinkFloyd on Aug 7, 2009 19:06:52 GMT
Interesting idea with ferrite beads on a signal path ... I've never saw something like that before, I must admit. They don't do any harm, aren't expensive and possibly do some good.... plenty of room in the Switchcraft plugs for them so I thought "why not"  |
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Post by andy on Aug 7, 2009 20:17:30 GMT
Great looking cables, it is so nice to see a 'homemade' cable without heatshrink. will have to measure up and place an order!
Pinky, i would guess that you could make a cable to an exact measurement? it would make my rack a lot neater....
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Post by PinkFloyd on Aug 7, 2009 21:18:22 GMT
Great looking cables, it is so nice to see a 'homemade' cable without heatshrink. will have to measure up and place an order! Pinky, i would guess that you could make a cable to an exact measurement? it would make my rack a lot neater.... Hi Andy, Yes, any length  I'm waiting for a fresh batch of the Switchcraft phono plugs to come in (will be here in a couple of weeks) but have a few 0.5M lengths in stock at the moment. BTW... the Switchcraft plugs are made in Chicago USA. |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Aug 7, 2009 23:03:27 GMT
Typo error!
0.5M lengths £34
1M lengths £40
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Post by robertkd on Aug 8, 2009 15:48:43 GMT
here's a set I prepared earlier low noise low capacitance balanced mic cable with string filler ultra flexible ( used unbalanced of course,.. ) braided nylon netting to keep them tidy and they work a treat  oh PS they don't cost in excess of UK130pound but work just as well as those up-market interconnects  |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Aug 8, 2009 20:29:51 GMT
here's a set I prepared earlier low noise low capacitance balanced mic cable with string filler ultra flexible ( used unbalanced of course,.. ) braided nylon netting to keep them tidy and they work a treat Very nice job you've made there Robert I've got a reel of that nylon braiding but have never got round to using it. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2009 22:59:58 GMT
Mike the IC's showed up, they are beautiful and the locking type of RCA's used are very nice. Here is a pic.  Miguel Yes, they are nice, but don't forget to screw them up properly again , next time you have a look inside ! Alex |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2009 11:45:36 GMT
As my main HiFi is dismantled at the mo I thought I'd show my homemades...  I use these for tape decks etc (my fave retail job is Nordost Blue Heaven, used for source direct) as they out-perform retail ones nudging £100, they cost approx £8 to make! Decent quality, "noiseless" microphone cable and reasonably solid plugs. |
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Post by Sol on Aug 18, 2009 16:38:34 GMT
Mike the IC's showed up, they are beautiful and the locking type of RCA's used are very nice. Here is a pic. Miguel Yes, they are nice, but don't forget to screw them up properly again , next time you have a look inside ! Alex They look like the connectors I think I sent to mike to have a play with! I use them across my system. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2009 21:03:25 GMT
Sol I have already heard of, but not used those plugs. But, they work better if scewed back up properly after having a peek inside. Alex |
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I'm waiting for a fresh batch of the Switchcraft phono plugs to come in (will be here in a couple of weeks) but have a few 0.5M lengths in stock at the moment.
