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In Reply to: Tell that posted by unclestu on June 26, 2015 at 20:55:22:
The issue does not pertain to small gauge solid core conductors, it's the nature of large gauge, round shaped solid core conductors, of which 10 AWG and 12 AWG certainly are. In fact, they are massively large gauge vs. maximum 22 AWG, often 24 AWG and even smaller gauge solid core conductors, which are the most advisable gauges to work with for audio signal applications. However, I find a fairly large 18 AWG (RG6) solid core pure silver central conductor for digital signal applications being an exception to the rule, IME.
As for Tara Labs, their novel rectangular shaped solid core conductor design avoids the more massive cross section presented by typically round shaped solid core copper conductors which tend to present audible skin effect when larger than 22 AWG.
Text taken from the Tara Labs website:
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Why Rectangular?
Our patented RSC conductors have become the definitive technology in high-end audio cables. The rectangular shape offers a unique advantage over round conductors. They have the necessary mass for solid bass, yet are thin enough for a coherent reproduction of mid-range and high frequencies. The RSC is not subject to the same high frequency losses that hamper traditional round conductors. To further understand the principle behind RSC technology, it is necessary to understand a phenomenon known as "skin effect" This principle states that in a round conductor, higher frequencies will tend to travel towards the outside (or skin) of the conductor, while lower frequencies will travel closer to the center of the conductor. The larger the diameter of a round conductor, the worse the effect will be, resulting in a significant roll-off of high frequencies in large gauge conductors. Because of its rectangular cross section, an RSC conductor essentially has no center like a round conductor. Therefore it does not suffer the same high frequency losses.
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Follow Ups
- Rectangular shape avoids the issue. - Duster 10:36:46 06/27/15 (4)
- Early Tara - unclestu 16:37:35 06/27/15 (3)
- RE: Early Tara - Duster 16:55:53 06/27/15 (2)
- you must wonder sometimes - madisonears 23:52:12 06/27/15 (0)
- RE: Early Tara - unclestu 17:37:15 06/27/15 (0)
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