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The Science of Cables

It seems to me that there is too little scientific, objective evidence for why cables sound the way they do. When I see discussions on cables, physical attributes are discussed; things like shielding, gauge, material, geometry, etc. and rarely are things like resistance, impedance, inductance, capacitance, etc. Why is this? Why aren’t cables discussed in terms of physical measurements very often?

Seems to me like that would increase the customer base. I know several “objectivist” that won’t accept any of your claims unless you have measurements and blind tests. If there were measurements that correlated to what you hear, I think more people would be interested in cables. 

I know cables are often system dependent but there are still many generalizations that can be made.
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taras22
412 posts
 
There is one more bit I would like to add to this discussion. Written by a gentlemen named Bob Smith, a really bright guy who I think has written something that is equal parts brilliant and provocative. It is a wee bit long but in my humble opinion a very worthwhile read.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5925b92115d5db394ff30043/t/5925e6e2be65945a7f0ab479/149565616...

And in case that link doesn't work its from....( its the article on sub-debye )

https://www.mytdss.com/engineering/
taras22
412 posts
 
@glupson

You may well be right on that one cause haven't seen any reference to the eutectic alloy we use being found in nature. But I will stand by my contention concerning credibility that is strained, diced, mashed or otherwise.
parabolic
106 posts
 
I’m of a mind that it’s entirely likely there are characteristics of music (or an audio signal) such as ’ambiance’ or ’staging’ or ’presence’ that exist - we can experience it - but which science just hasn’t yet figured out how to measure. Just because you can’t see or quantify a thing, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.
defiantboomerang
141 posts
 
@michaelgreenaudio  

I did not study under Jackson, but we used his textbook. Years ago, in 1991-92.
defiantboomerang
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@taras22

"Could you please do us all a big favour and take a peak at the following thread....

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/doug-schroeder-method-double-ic

....and give us your ideas about what all the hub-bub is about.
"

The OP spews nonsense. That is all there is to it. A sad waste of time.
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