Phono stage needs stable voltages for the small-signal to phono(line) level conversion. A turntable dictates the timing of the output waveform and needs mechanical isolation ...similar to a DAC needing ultra low noise to ensure the output clock is stable.
An EXPERIMENT for those who have never heard differences in cables
There are many here who have never heard differences in cables, I was there years ago until I read a post of someone preferring the sound of 28 awg magnet wires for speaker cables. I quickly drove out to my local Radio Shack and picked up magnet wires of various sizes (22-28 awg) to hear what it sounds like. I remember this being a fun experiment and a really cheap one that taught me a thing or two, I've gone on to experience many other cable designs over the years.
***Run two insulated magnet wire to each speaker (one for positive, one for negative) and use them in place of your existing speaker cable, the insulation on magnet wires are very thin and a little difficult to strip, sandpapering the tips may work. Connect them to the binding posts on your amp and speakers and let us know what you hear?
(Amazon also carries various sizes of magnet wires)
***Run two insulated magnet wire to each speaker (one for positive, one for negative) and use them in place of your existing speaker cable, the insulation on magnet wires are very thin and a little difficult to strip, sandpapering the tips may work. Connect them to the binding posts on your amp and speakers and let us know what you hear?
(Amazon also carries various sizes of magnet wires)
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Meanwhile, back to the topic of this thread. Given that magnet wire is available with silver plating and polymer coatings; YES, Mapleshade’s speaker cables can be considered as made from such, though they may balk at the mention. About Litz magnet wire construction: https://mwswire.com/specialty-wire/litz-wire/ Personally; I'd avoid the Nylon. |
I hate to jump into cable conversations, but suffice it to say that we’re big fans of litz for our interconnects (enamel insulation over each strand). Apart from its sonics, another key advantage of litz (and magnet wire) is that ZERO break-in is required. This is true only if you don’t use plastic in the cable’s construction. Break-in primarily affects the dielectric, which is why we like cotton sleeving (Teflon need not apply - for this, and other reasons). Plain Jain as cotton might appear, it’s superior to the ubiquitous polyester braid we’re used to seeing (https://galibierdesign.com/cotton-vs-poly/). The effects of synthetic materials (nylon carpets) is the reason folks like cable lifters as well. Tin plated copper is not litz, although you can think of it as a "poor man’s litz" in the sense that the plating (tin) doesn’t conduct as well as copper. It too, has its place. Thom @ Galibier Design |
With litz its with each strand within the cable... When wire strands are uncoated each strand of copper rubs against the others and is free to interact back and forth as the signal passes down the cable. When each strand is coated? There is none of that interaction and its as if its one larger cable (surface effect) that transfers the signal without the signal jumping from one strand effecting another. It eliminates what I heard as a certain dulling, tizzy sound. The audible effect is like fine focusing a camera lens. With litz wire a certain clarity is preserved and is one step closer to what an actual instrument sounds like. |
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