So despite all my expenditures I am having trouble spending dollars on cable risers versus a decent looking DIY solution. Folks explain why @Kim_Howard s creative and fun beer glass solution isn’t any better than some of the exotic risers sold for hundreds of dollars. I have been using yoga blocks to dress my cables but thinking the beer glasses would be more fun. (should probably be using the yoga blocks to get rid of my beer belly). Humbly seeking wisdom on this topic.
I really don’t think there’s a difference for using various lifters, they are just tools for lifting cables above ground. I have three types of lifters (one DIY) and I was never able to hear any difference among them.
I admit to not having read all entries in the thread, but the first 30 didn’t touch on one aspect - sagging cables. I’m less concerned with noise from interference and more with less-than-favorable fitment. Poor contact is no better than an invasive signal.
I’m thinking a slight lift to my cables could keep them in their proper sockets (components and regenerator). Perhaps the cables I’ve purchased are too heavy, or perhaps they’re even too short (I’m not so convinced of the latter). I just know they noticeably tug downward. I had a situation where I thought I’d blown a fuse, only to find a cable needed reseating. They could probably use a lift, both physically and morally.
Important point you make for sure…
I have taken to using various widgets to prop up the cables at the equipment inlets.
Wine corks and these have proven particularly adept at the providing the needed function:
With the latter, you can add or subtract springs to adjust the tension of the support, remove one side and/or stack a pair of these to get the height and support you need.
For example:
Yoga blocks…that’s the idea…I use them as well to keep
speaker cables off the floor…
That’s funny
Best wishes
I settled on rebar chairs. Used to elevate rebar when pouring a concrete slab. ~$4.00 for a bag of 20 at Home Depot:
Downside is that they’re lightweight and so very easy to tip over. I did locate some threaded ceramic electrical pole insulators from a distributor (same as some outfit sells for a ridiculous amount) but they were only sold in cartons. Many more than needed.
My main reason for getting the cables off the floor is so I don’t accidentally step on them and put kinks in the Iconos.
I use the same “lifts” for the same reasons. Currently supporting Icono SII speaker cables as well, as they break in. More later.
I just looked up those insulators. They look all but perfect for the job.
Dress em up a bit and you have a new line
of merch to sell…
I used to have a full stack of Naim Audio. I have always noticed that their CE power inlets were kind of loose and I always feared damage when plugging / unplugging power cables. It turned out they designed them to minimise mechanical vibration that may come through cables!
How did they work out?
Has anyone tried making cable elevators from orange and purple fuses wrapped in various kinds of foil?
It seems the natural progression for things to try at this forum.
No, but I went out and bought some purple deluxe paint, and painted my elevators, does that count?
Seriously, has anyone explained the science of them? Is it to reduce microphony?
As I understand it certain floor coverings such as nylon-based carpeting produce an electrostatic field. The field affects the cable’s dielectric outer casing negatively. Lifting the cables above the electrostatic field reduces/eliminates the negative effect.
As to microphony…I’m not sure but it could.
They are great for keeping your cables off the floor, and the concavity is large to fit thick cables (even Beast ones 
) .
I actually got different color ones: dark grey for power cables, red for right channel speakers, and white for left channel speaker cables, although this would most likely not meet the WAF at most households 
Are they heavy enough to keep from tipping over with reasonable care?
I suppose that’s relative. I assume most of us are pretty gentle with our gear.
They are hefty, I have not found tipping to be an issue in my setup.
Oh pretty!
What princely sum do they require to have a place in our homes?