Alpha Core Goertz

My experience was that the Zobel's did affect the sound quality. Perhaps it is because of my amps design.

ozzy

So, if one length (7foot) of Goertz Ml-3 Divinity cable is good would a second set (7 foot) be ok to use as a bi-wire cable?

I am a concerned not only about sound quality but now the amp will be seeing 14 feet of this hi-capacitance cable.

ozzy

Curious, anyone tried these cables with McIntosh ss amps without the zobel networks?  In my experience the zobel networks are extremely brittle and break when tightening down spades.  They are also a major headache to use on thiels since the binding posts are on the bottom of the speaker.   

Not sure about the Mac equipment but I agree about the usage of the Zobel’s. The set I received are very short, which makes them difficult to install.

I am not using them with my SS equipment but if I add a second set for bi-wiring I wonder?

ozzy

@pops Thiels are a pain (I had a pair once).  I would attach the Zobels to the amp end if using Thiels.

@ozzy I soldered ring terminals to my Zobels to make attaching them a breeze.  You could also use spades.  Easy peasy.  These don't have to be expensive audiophile spades.

I am under the impression that Zobels are required with some amps to prevent them from oscillating and overheating.  I installed my Zobels and played the system all day, periodically measuring the amplifier's heatsink temperatures and recording the results.  I then removed the Zobels and did the same thing.  There was no difference in temps, so I concluded that they were not necessary for my particular amplifier.