Duelund DCA 12ga Hookup Wire


Just tried Duelund DCA 12ga on speakers (2 pairs TRUE bi-wiring) and VERY VERY impressed with SQ especially for the price. Now thinking building XLR ICs with either 20ga or 26ga ...

Questions for DIY members:

1. Do I just use 3 runs and solder them to positions 1, 2 and 3 on connectors?
2. Any specially weaving patterns on the wires?
3. Any suggestions using different wire for ground?
4. Any suggestions 20ga or 26ga?
5. Other suggestions?

joecasey

Showing 1 response by felixa

Normally the larger the conductor, the more emphasis is made on the low end and vice-versa for smaller conductor. One has to experiment to fin the synergy, ie what gauge of cable to used between each component to achieve the right tonality.

If you like your tonality use a gauge that is the same as the current cable in each position. If non make your IC with a gauge larger or smaller depending on where you would like to go with  your tonality. The cotton dielectric makes then most difference in SQ, the size of the wires adjust the tonality.