Custom Cable of your choice for cost.

Discussion in 'Closed (Archived) Sales' started by fraggler, Dec 18, 2015.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. fraggler

    fraggler A Happy & Busy Life

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2015
    Likes Received:
    5,084
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Chicago, IL
    Since it is the holidays, and I really appreciate this community, particularly those who have given away stuff, I wanted to get in on the giving. Now, while I am feeling quite generous, I am on too much of a budget to completely give stuff away, so I want to offer up a custom cable (possibly two) at cost. I have HD800, Hifiman, HD6XX, Mr Speakers, and the two most common IEM connectors available as well as an assortment of RCAs. I have a couple UPOCC wires available. My calling card at one point was sleeving each wire individually before braiding, but I can build to your spec. I also have some very nice cable (2 Type 2 litz UPOCC stranded copper channels with damping and 3 shielding layers) that I can make into interconnects. Almost all of the materials I have I got at less than retail, so cost is going to be quite low compared to what you can get from their origins.

    So we are talking a $200-300 cable for a LOT less, made to your tastes. PM me if you have any questions or are interested. I also have pictures of some of my past work if any enticement is needed.

    Happy Holidays!
     
  2. Ice-man

    Ice-man Friend

    Pyrate Banned
    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2015
    Likes Received:
    3,455
    Trophy Points:
    113
    PM me!!!
     
  3. keanex

    keanex Martian Bounty Hunter - Friend

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2015
    Likes Received:
    320
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Really cool offer man, going to be a lucky person or two!
     
  4. fraggler

    fraggler A Happy & Busy Life

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2015
    Likes Received:
    5,084
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Chicago, IL
    A gallery that I made several years ago and that hasn't been updated since then :oops: http://jeaudiodesigns.wix.com/jeaudiodesigns

    Oh, and a warning that it will take several weeks for me to make the cable. My company (ie me) is preparing a business proposal that is due by end of year that will take up most of my time until then.
     
  5. Xen

    Xen Friend

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Sep 30, 2015
    Likes Received:
    207
    Trophy Points:
    43
    Location:
    Houston, TX
    Great, now my balanced cables look like a 2-year old made them. Albeit a genius one that can handle a soldering station, but completely lacks fine motor and color coordination skills... very very nice looking cables.
     
  6. fraggler

    fraggler A Happy & Busy Life

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2015
    Likes Received:
    5,084
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Chicago, IL
    Lol, thanks. My first ones were cringe worthy, so don't fret. I am far from a genius but have decent motor and design skills so I kept at it. My girlfriend appreciated both when we remodeled our apartment.
     
  7. thegunner100

    thegunner100 Hentai Master Chief

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2015
    Likes Received:
    2,461
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    NYC
    Wow!!! Those cables look beautiful... I'm kind of tempted to take you up on your offer on having a hd650 cable built. I've always wanted a nice custom cable but could never justify the cost of buying one.
     
  8. The Alchemist

    The Alchemist MOT: Schiit - Here to help!

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2015
    Likes Received:
    1,189
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    The SchiitR
    Home Page:
    WOW those are beautiful!
     
  9. keanex

    keanex Martian Bounty Hunter - Friend

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2015
    Likes Received:
    320
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Wow! Very nice man!
     
  10. fraggler

    fraggler A Happy & Busy Life

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2015
    Likes Received:
    5,084
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Chicago, IL
    Thanks guys! I've gotten a couple PMs so once I hash out details tomorrow, I will see how much wire I have left. It's been a while since I last built a fancy cable so I'm excited by the opportunity.
     
  11. abernardi

    abernardi Friend

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2015
    Likes Received:
    197
    Trophy Points:
    43
    Wow fraggler, those are GORGEOUS! That's f'ing jewelry!
     
  12. CEE TEE

    CEE TEE MOT: NITSCH

    Pyrate IEMW
    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2015
    Likes Received:
    3,721
    Trophy Points:
    93
    Location:
    California Bay Area
    Home Page:
    Nice looking cables, fraggler!
     
  13. Olor1n

    Olor1n Friend

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2015
    Likes Received:
    290
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Location:
    Van Diemen's Land
    Cables look great. Nice gesture fraggler. Kudos to you sir.
     
  14. fraggler

    fraggler A Happy & Busy Life

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2015
    Likes Received:
    5,084
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Chicago, IL
    I'm humbled by the positive comments and interest in my cables. I have a dozen interested parties at this point and I'm afraid I won't be able to help out everyone. I will do my best to sort everything out this weekend and get back to everyone. Thank you all.
     
  15. Tuco1965

    Tuco1965 Suffring from early onset Alzheimer's - Friend

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2015
    Likes Received:
    151
    Trophy Points:
    43
    Location:
    Just East Of West
    Very nice work!
     
  16. Thujone

    Thujone Friend

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2015
    Likes Received:
    221
    Trophy Points:
    43
    Location:
    Kansas
    I've only made a couple cables so far, but I was immediately inspired by yours shown over on HF. I even had to get some burgundy parachord because that Senn cable is so damn pretty.

    Curious, why do some cables have 4 leads going into each cup?
     
  17. fraggler

    fraggler A Happy & Busy Life

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2015
    Likes Received:
    5,084
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Chicago, IL
    Hah, my Ron Burgundy cable! The ones you see with 4 wires going to the cups are 8 wire monstrosities with 2 wires for each channel and return. Looks cool (only real reason to do it), but really tests your planning and soldering skills once you get to the headphone connectors. Trying to fit 4 wires into an HD800 connector almost ruined me.
     
  18. Rotijon

    Rotijon Friend

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2015
    Likes Received:
    261
    Trophy Points:
    63
    JESUS @fraggler

    THOSE ARE INSANELY PRETTY!!!
     
  19. fraggler

    fraggler A Happy & Busy Life

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2015
    Likes Received:
    5,084
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Chicago, IL
    Package from Markertek finally arrived with connectors that I didn't have on hand, so I have everything needed to start building (except for a week of no work...)! I ended up helping out 7 of you with cables, adapters, etc. so please bear with me as I make my way through. I will update you all individually with progress notes and pics as I can.
     
  20. burnspbesq

    burnspbesq Friend

    Pyrate
    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2015
    Likes Received:
    152
    Trophy Points:
    43
    Location:
    Cedar Park, TX
    You da bomb. The next time I see a comment of yours at the other place where we both hang out, you're getting a spork, just because.
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page