Two cable questions

This is to quantify the conductivity differences of silver and copper. Silver: 62.9, Copper: 60.7, Gold, 48.8. So, silver is actually 3.62% more conductive. Source is MIT's website.

These are all excellent responses, but as Carl says, you cannot judge a cable by the specifications, whether you are discussing the metals, the insulation or the shield. Even micro changes in any one of these affect the final product. I have even tested soldering the connectors with three different types of solder, and gotten a substantial change in sound. Again, as stated over and over by MANY of the Audiogon posters, you need to try the cable in your own system, and not worry about who else likes it, or why it should or should not work.

Albert: could you share your findings on solder? Regards

I have tried the DIY CAT 5 recipe on http://users.nac.net/markowitzgd/ with great results. Cat 5 network cable is 24 gauge Teflon coated solid core copper (99.99% OFC). Anyone else tried this?

You can buy 99.999% pure, teflon coated, 22 gauge solid core silver wire VERY cheaply(even cheaper for 50+ feet, $1.80/foot) at HomeGrown Audio. I will be using their version of Kimber KCAG interconnect. Only 2 differences: Kimber is stranded, this is solid core. The other difference, price 1 meter for $70(terminated)! I have used the KImber wire with great results, this may be even better.