Townshend Isolda Speaker Cable BI-WIRE issue

I figured it out! 

You can't run both cables near each other.  They interfere with each other.  There is no shielding on these cables. I'm not sure exactly why, but basic principles of electromagnetism could explain why I heard frequency dips.  Just basic constructive and deconstruction forces maybe.  

I was careful to keep them away from the floor and other cables, especially power cables, but not from themselves. Separating them brought all the sound clarity I was hoping for, and placing near each other again repeated the problem.  

@csr78 - what amp are you using them with?

When I looked up the specs on this cable - it stated that the capacitance is 3,100pf

• but I’m not sure if that is per foot or
• for the entire cable
• and their web site does not state for what length the specs apply

3,100 pF is pretty high and some high current solid state amp designs DO NO like high capacitance speaker cables

• by bi-wiring, you’ve just doubled the capacitance to 6200 pF
• perhaps that is above the "tolerance level" of your amp?

If you are using tube amps then they should work fine - because tube amps are not bothered by high capacitance speaker cables.

Regards - Steve

I don't think it's the cables, IDKW but single wiring with good quality jumpers has always sounded better in my systems. Doesn't make sense I know.

Maybe ask Townshend if they'll take the cables back and change them for Fractals.

Email or call Townshend. It should be on the website.

If you need a contact, PM me.

Bob