Interconnect Inductance vs. Capacitance


How do the inductance and capacitance of ICs impact the sound? I have seen some ICs that have low inductance but high capacitance. On the other hand, some ICs have high inductance but low capacitance. One manufacturer even claims that his higher models have higher capacitance.

So can someone explain to me how they impact the sound?
vett93

Showing 1 response by rova

I think in the end the best approach is to design for minimum capacitance AND minimum inductance (as well as minimum resistance). That is the approach I took when designing my interconnect cables. http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?fcabl&1243691470&openmine&zzRova&4&5#Rova

Of course it is not possible to do so perfectly and you must alway balance the compromises you must make. Ideally you want to pass the signal from one end of the cable to the other without loss, or change in any way.

As I said I tried my best to make the optimal balance of compromises while attempting to meet all requirements. I think I have made an interconnect that is on the right track. I'm very pleased with the results. (So are a few others who have built cables from my design).

ROVA