Nothing that I can think of that aren't basic cabling. These were ok but nothing great when new and current, probably the "gimme" audio cables that came with CD and DVD players would be as good. Any current or older aftermarket upgrade cables would be an improvement, I look for good simple secure connectors and low capacitance as preferable.What is comparable currently?
Nothing that I can think of that aren't basic cabling. These were ok but nothing great when new and current, probably the "gimme" audio cables that came with CD and DVD players would be as good. Any current or older aftermarket upgrade cables would be an improvement, I look for good simple secure connectors and low capacitance as preferable.
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Capacitance varies with construction, length, and mfgr. Capacitance will affect HF to a greater or lesser degree and affect relative detailing. Other factors can affect SQ in other ways related to distortion by creating a nonlinear interface between conductors. Tarnishing, corrosion, or certain metal to metal combos with connectors can cause a diode effect at various signal levels.True - I am wanting to hear what they were voiced with. Cables do alter the sound for better or for worse and although I know there are things that don't change about inductance, resistance and capacitance because they are all law, I would like to hear what they heard.
I use the Mogami 'WR' series in my system, probably one of the few quality cables you can get today that is similar to the older style we have been discussing. Low capacitance, molded on plug ends and gold plated connectors. They're nice and flexible and easy to get on and off and the price won't break the bank. They come with colored rings that you can put over the plug ends to keep your cabling straight between components and channels.What is comparable currently?
Capacitance varies with construction, length, and mfgr. Capacitance will affect HF to a greater or lesser degree and affect relative detailing. Other factors can affect SQ in other ways related to distortion by creating a nonlinear interface between conductors. Tarnishing, corrosion, or certain metal to metal combos with connectors can cause a diode effect at various signal levels.
Interesting. Obviously not the LC-1 cables.
I wish to build some if not find a pair.
DBX sold some cables that were 1, 2 and more meters long with gold RCA plugs. But the Barkers had lower capacitance. This was very important with tube units with high source impedance. I was using SS by then so a fraction higher capacitance was of no concern.
But the ground work was being laid for all the exotic cables, that really weren't worth the cost with SS stuff but had some significance with tube stuff. As long as the cables were kept short, 1 meter, you were fine.