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(Colin Bigam) wrote in message om...
(N. Thornton) wrote in message . com...

I NEED new interconnects. I cannot hook up my system without them.
I have decided that I want to make them, because I do.
So given those points, I'm asking which way to best build these cables,
from an engineering perspective.

that much is good and sound, I'm fairly sure we'll agree.

shielded single conductor, shielded
twisted pair, or unshielded twisted pair?

co-ax.

And also, which connectors are
good?

ones that fit, will take the size of cable used, have a working cable
cord grip, and are robust enough not to fall apart. Spring or plastic
moulding extending out from the plug will also maximise cable
reliability and life. If you are in a damp building with mould or
corrosion problems then I would also add gold plated.

Now am I falling victim to the horrible evil cable hucksters

maybe, depends what you settle on

by needing
new cables and wanting them to be solidly overengineered (at effectively
the same price)?

no, you're considering options that offer features that arent
relevant. That's no problem if you dont decide on them.

Am I a brainless moron for wanting to better understand
the electronics behind it all?

We both know thats a no.

Pure audio performance isn't always the only measure of value in audio
equipment anyways. Construction quality, (visual) aesthetics, reliability,
and personal satisfaction all play a part. I don't see why you're so quick
to jump on my for that.

Its not that, I see you understand the questions. The issue for me is
in your suggestion to do a number of things that have no real world
benefit.

As an aside, I'm pondering Belden 1800B cable here for these things. Anyone
have some opinions on me throwing away my money like this? :-)

At $60 for 250 ft, around 80m, 75c/m its overpriced for whats needed.
In terms of specs, whats wanted is coax thats robust. 50 ohm rf coax
or 75 ohm flexible UK TV coax both fill this requirement happily.
1800b offers features that arent relevant to your app.

You stated the principles well, the problem is that youre then
discussing items that are either of the audiophool nature or not
suited to the app. I would recommend crossposting to
sci.electronics.design for more informed qualified input.

Regards, NT