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Posted by Duster (A) on April 27, 2015 at 20:37:49

In Reply to: RE: It depends on the device you're powering posted by 1973shovel on April 27, 2015 at 18:08:32

Your thinking is reasonable regarding an otherwise captive DC umbilical, with an XT60 quick-disconnect mounted inline in order to separate the PSU from the component without using chassis-mount jacks. However, that approach would negate the ability to swap-out DC umbilical cords.

I finished the DIY 16 AWG mil-spec DC umbilical project today. SPC/PTFE Teflon mil-spec wire implemented for DC applications takes ages to burn-in, so it will be a while before I can post a proper report. However, I can say at this early stage there are sonic aspects that are definitely more impressive than what the stock 18 AWG PVC DC umbilical provides. This is no real surprise, since I've built seven DIY mil-spec DC umbilicals over the years, and none of them were disappointing after ample burn-in time. I had as much fun as ever building this one as I had with any other one I've built. I'll post information with special tips about the DIY mil-spec DC umbilical project sometime down the road.

The CCTV DC plug is an excellent professional installation connector. Good build quality, and the tiny termination slots with set-screws are similar to AC plug termination slots. The small clamping mechanism actually provides a very solid grip if you use a good quality small screw driver for the task. The 16 AWG mil-spec wires fit perfectly into the slots. It's about as good as it gets if you seek a solderless DC connector, and I would definitely choose it again over a typical narrow barrel DC plug. That said, I'd still like to know how much better the premium Oyaide DC plug might perform.