Interconnects: solid or hollow core wire?


Which makes for better interconnects, all else being equal, single core or hollow core wire? Thin or thick gauge? Experience first, theory second!
pmboyd

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Pmboyd: I've enjoyed the solid core cables more than others because of this: the solid cores made me think less about analyzing and more about feeling emotions of music. You know that feeling you get when you stop analyzing the music and you just listen. Then the moment hits you when you realize you haven't criticized anything for 30 minutes. 30 minutes go by and you haven't asked yourself, "am I getting enough bass? Is the tone accurate? Do I need to move the speakers?
So my answer has less to do with detail and more about raw musical emotion. The other cables impress in the 10 minute demo, but show their true annoying colors over time.
I've experienced the most emotional connection to music in my home with solid core wire. DNM, Crimson. Those cables beat out the Kimber Select, and Nordost Tyrs that I USED to use.
Hifi: Glad to see I'm not the only one who had the pleasure of experiencing Crimson cables. Truly a revelation.
Pmboyd: I use Crimson throughout my system...interconnects and speaker cables. You can see them in my "virtual systems".
DNM must be the best bang for the buck cables I've ever had the pleasure of hearing. However, if you can fork over the extra dough, Crimson may be the last cable you ever try. Just my opinion....
Rodge827: You say you went FROM Crimson to DNM. I assume because you prefer the DNM over the Crimson. If so, may I ask how the DNM is superior? Also, what is HFTN?