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In the Thread: We who are about to die... (a cable thread)
Post Subject: Alex, check this cable threadPosted by Paul S on: 4/26/2021
In this cable thread there are some ideas about materials and construction of cables. My most recent attempt for good-sounding shielded phono cables are from Bud Purvine, using his specialty Litz wire construction, Vampire 800C connectors, and unbleached cotton covering. Sadly, and contrary to Bud's extensive experience, they are not EMI-proof enough to use them where I aimed to, from my cartridge SUT to my phono stage (see previous post). But this is always a worst case scenario, and Bud's cables work very well, indeed from my DAC to my TVC. Repeating myself, I prefer to use unshielded cable whenever possible, because I prefer the overall sound of unshielded cables. HOWEVER, there are times when cables must be shielded. Another repetition: A friend now retired from the Sound/Recording business thinks I am crazy to even consider anything but balanced equipment and cables, and he applies bias to his long runs. And he should know!
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