Does it matter the wire gauge used in interconnects?


I am thinking of trying my hand on building some DIY interconnects. It will be balanced (XLR) and 10 feet long. I have seen interconnects made with thin 30 gauge wire, is there an advantage using super thin gauge wire?
I was thinking of using 20 gauge but is that too thick for interconnects?

ozzy
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Auxinput,

When I used the silver wire it was with oversized high quality teflon tubing. I believe that air is supposed to be the best dialectic. I'm really not sure what OCC silver is.

ozzy

digsmithd,

I am really not sure as to the Shunyata gauge. They have a couple of innovations in the design.

And yes danager, everything seems to matter...

ozzy

yes, air is better than actual insulation.  You can google "Ohno Continuous Cast" to get a better idea of the metal composition.  It's much more expensive to make, but the sound quality is significantly better.

Ted, do you need any Mad Scientists? I am available...
 

@ozzy as a matter of fact, I have something brand new I’d like you to hear. Not on the market yet.

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