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From: rkl@ahuta.UUCP (k.laux)
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Subject: Re: ultimate speaker cable
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Date: Wed, 24-Apr-85 11:58:24 EST
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	Foil strips for long length speaker cables?  I really don't think
so.  You should be concerned about the inductance of the cable.  Mostly
recommended for speaker cables are large gauge, stranded wire (18 guage
min., 16 ok, 14 best; length in the range of 6 to 10 feet).  This gives
a large surface area for conductivity.  However, running cable for longer
lengths will suffer degradation because of inductance (mainly at lower
frequencies).  High capacitance wire will cancel out the unwanted
inductance.

	I have speaker cables by Discwasher called Smog Lifters.  They
are constructed of high-speed computer cable - high capacitance, 24 gauge
stranded wire.  Many wires are then woven into the cable (sort of forms
a tube) to minimize outside interference.  Last I knew they came in 3 and
5 meter lengths or in large spools that the stereo dealer could cut to
length.  They really did make a significant improvement all the way around.

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