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
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