Gauge + Length +Material = Sound


Is this a formula for cable sound?

Reason I ask is because I conducted the following experiment;

I made the following cables;

1 pair of rca interconnects about two feet (60cm) long
1 set of "preamp->power amp" jumpers converted to rca interconnects - about 1/2 a foot (15 cm) long.

Both sets of cables had identical materials, identical casing and identical gauge, identical terminations.

No sound difference whatsoever.
So over small distances, sound ought not to change - unless we change the metal of the cable. Or perhaps the gauge?

I might make some with a different gauge over the same distance. What are your predictions re the sound?
bleoberis

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To hear minute nuanes that can be imposed by interconnects requires highly resolving systems. Also, length is not a factor for most of these nuances. Materials, and how they are used, and interact with one another will be the mitigators of change. If you want to exeriment with this, change the configuration of the cables COMPLETELY. Use different connectors, with different metal compositions. Use a different gauge OR combine two together (winding is tricky though). Use different conductor metals. Whatever your do, if you want to try to eliminate any variables, keep it consistent. Shielding will make a difference, dielectric composition will effect signature vs. time. These will not be big differences, but could "steer" your sound a few degrees one way or another. Again, it depends on your equipment's ability to provide black background, and high resolution.
Frankk...what on Gods's green earth do you mean by "hotter"? LoL. Also, "the cable will not be effective at shorter lengths"? Who did you speak to over there...the administrative secretary!?
I now see what you mean Frankk. So you're thinking that maybe the gold alloy may tame the tweeter without adjusting the capacitance? Well, that may happen, others seem to hear this phenomenon. If you go that route please inform us as to your findings.