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silver with tubes and copper with solid state ??

i am not one to generalize. however, a recent experience with a solid state amp has led to the hypothesis that copper cable may be a better match for solid state than silver cable, while some silver or silver-plated cable may be preferable to copper cable when using tube amplifiers.

the basis for this hypothesis is the possible emphasis in the treble from silver cable and solid state amps. thus, one peak + another peak=trouble.

what are your experiences in this regard ?
mrtennis

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palerider
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First; speakercables needs to be elaively thick and massive. 12-13awg is a good start,suitable for tweeters & smaller midrngs. In my system I`ve ended up using 4x9awg (x2) for the woofers, 2x9awg for the 6,5" mids aso.
Remember; speakercables must be sen as a par of the amp`ssssssssspowercrcuit. This low-current powercircuit can`t control the speakers through thin/flat/stranded wires, even th most poweul amp won`t do.

Underdimensioned powercircuit is lo the main reason why some amps are less dynamic & powerful than others.


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