Interesting, thanks.
I also consider similar designs to Type 4, e.g. twisted pair or star quad.
Thanks for all the input. There are so many exotic and cool designs I did not know of. So appreciate all the input. First, and I did not mention before, I need 3 runs of 21' and 3 runs of 13' of cable. Yes, I tri-amp each speaker which has 3 drivers...so a LOT of cable, which for economical reasons prevent any high-priced stuff in my situation. I am not going to spend 10k on cables ;-) Second, when I said "solid core" I had a very narrow definition in my mind. Max. 2 strands in a twisted pair (or star-quad) configuration or very similar minimalistic approaches. The mentioned Kimber 8PR definitely does not meet that standard (even though interesting concept). I was more looking for something like this https://jantzen-audio.com/wp-content/uploads/006-0085.pdf (I ordered some to make some tests...) And yes, I like the idea of DIY, and while the Neotech stuff looks great, some silver plated copper could work also work well.... https://www.awcwire.com/product/e20-1
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I agree with small gauge wire! As my speakers have 99db or more efficiency I definitely dont need thick wires. I am thinking 2x18awg and 2x20awg at the max or even 4x20awg. I know not typical orthodoxy but Acoustic Revive and Morrow (and DNM) seem on similar path.. |
Solid state, but again super high efficiency speakers, so while the amps have plenty of reserves, typically I would stay within one watt.... DNM has two cables, one is ~16awg and one is ~18awg. Only one conductor. So 2x20awg could work .... however, as I have longer runs (20') the combination of a 18awg and a 20awg might be perfect....I'll will try and see... The longer I am in this thread the more I realize that we all have always insufficient data and backgrounds to have a one-size fits all approach. Way to many differences in amps and speakers (including crossovers, which my speakers dont have). Hence in the end, with limited (by definition) experiments, I will be stuck with a few experiments around a star-quad config. Cheers all. Fascinating how diverse the market is...thanks for all the input
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Tocaro 40F (single driver, 98db sensitivity, 40watts at 8 ohm) and Tocaro 50F (3 drivers, hence tri-amping, no crossover, 103dB sensitivity and 3x 40watt at 8ohm) They are the informal heirs of the (in)famous Rehdeko, which in my mind where a stroke of genius. The Tocaros are super fast, toe tapping galore and very resolving.... |