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Duelund 12AWG Biwire Amp runs hot

Hello all,

i have bought the Dueland 12AWG Cable to build a Biwire Speakercable by myself.At the amp end i crimp the cable with WBT Spades bevor i crimp the cables with insulated conductor sleeves. At the speakerside i crimp the cables (four for each speaker) with insulated conductor sleeves.The Sound is very good, but my amp is running much more hot than bevore.Bevore i use Harmaonic Tech Pro 9 plus speaker cable.Why does the amp runs so very hot with the Duelundcable?My amp ist an all Tube Design with 2x50 W.I change only the speakercable - nothing else.I am sorry abou my english.Thank you for reply.Kind regards Dirk

dirk777

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dirk777 OP
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corrrect description for the dueland cable is DCA 12GA

 
dirk777 OP
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Hello and thank you for your answer.I have remove the DIY cable and check with the old cables - all is fine no overheating.The DIY cable is shutgun 2x4 not true biwire  - at the amp end they are 2 and at the speakers 4,The amp has automatic bias setting.I have the red + 2 together crimped at amp end and one red+ for high at the speakers and one red + for the low at the speakers.Is there a misconception?

dirk777 OP
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Thank you all for your thoughts and answers, i will order a multimeter - but i think will look for other speakercables.

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