^{DIY Mike}

Materials needed:

6.5 feet- 18 AWG in-wall speaker wire (preferably shielded in foil with a drain wire)
4 - Neutrik RCA plugs   Parts Express Deal of the Day Changes every business day at Midnight Eastern
6.5 feet- braided nylon sheathing
6 inches- red shrink tubing
 6 inches- black shrink tubing
Silver solder

Step by Step instructions:

Step #1 - Cut the wire in to two equal lengths just over 3 feet long.

Step #2 - Strip the outer jacket of the wire about 1" and strip insulation on the two conductors approx. 1/4"

Step #3 - Place the silver barrels on the wire and solder the RCA connectors on to the wire. Solder the red conductor to the center pin and the
black conductor to the ground strap. Solder the silver drain wire with the black wire to the ground strap but only do this on one side of your cable.
This will help reduce EMI and RFI.

Step #3.5 - I skipped this step in the video due to time limitations but this is very important. Test your cables with a continuity tester, making sure
that the center pin on each end has continuity as well as the outside ground. Also, check to make sure that you have no continuity between center pins
and your outside ground. If you do not have a multi-meter or suitable tester make sure you check your connections carefully and try your cables
out on an inexpensive CD player/Amp before going any further. We are not responsible if you blow up your Wadia CD player, VAC amp or any other component in your audio system. DIY at your own risk!

Step #4 - Crimp the strain relief tabs over to pinch the wire at the base of the connector. Be careful not to pierce the jacket or insulation with the tabs.

Step #5 - (optional) The nylon braided sheathing is purely cosmetic but it adds a nice professional look to your DIY cables.

Step #6 - (required if you complete step 5) Cut four 3 inch pieces of 3/8" shrink tube. Two red and two black (or whatever color you like.)
Place the shrink tubing over the RCA plug covering about half of the silver barrel. This should allow for approx. 2" of coverage over
the nylon braid. Using a torch or heat gun slowly warm up the shrink tube until it has fully contracted. This will form a tight seal
and add some additional strain relief to your cables.

Step #7 - This is the best part. Listening to your new interconnects. Most I/C's require some break-in time. So, let them play while you
clean-up your work area and understand that they will not sound their best for a few hours at least. Some people will break their cables in for days.

How do they sound you ask? These cables have a wide soundstage, great dynamics, and an overall neutral presence. They are truly amazing
for the cost of parts and will surprise even the most avid audiophile. Will they make you sell your Valhalla's on Audiogon? Well......of course not
but for the money you'll be shocked. Besides they're fun and easy to make.