- RE: 2 Pair of Kimber Kable 8TC - what to do? - bacobits 11:45:47 07/02/09
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- In Reply to: RE: 2 Pair of Kimber Kable 8TC - what to do? posted by StylinLP on July 02, 2009 at 08:32:03
Looks like you got a bit more for your money. Try it as is, Bi with 2 pairs of 8TC. That is how I used to run Mirage M3si's way back on a Classe' 25.
Still using the 8TC now BTW.
- 8TC not as suitable as 4TC for tweeters. - StylinLP 11:53:19 07/02/09
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- In Reply to: RE: 2 Pair of Kimber Kable 8TC - what to do? posted by bacobits on July 02, 2009 at 11:45:47
I read on here that 8TC not as suitable as 4TC for tweeters. Loose a little high end...4TC is better balanced for that.
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- Blue/black vs. clear/white Teflon dielectric versions... - Duster 12:59:13 07/02/09
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- In Reply to: RE: 8TC not as suitable as 4TC for tweeters. posted by StylinLP on July 02, 2009 at 11:53:19
Keep in mind that most opinions/findings posted on the web about the use of 4TC for highs and 8TC for lows pertain to previous original build versions featuring blue/black Teflon dielectric rather than the new Special Edition (now standard) version featuring clear/white Teflon dielectric. The new clear/white version is said to sound notably better than the previous blue/black version. It would seem this matter may be due to the omission of dielectric pigmentation which has been found by folks to affect the sonic signature of a conductor (black pigmentation in particular). The 4TC's and 8TC's braided conductor cable design raises capacitance and capacitance presents a sonic signature significantly based on dielectric involvement and particular dielectric material(s). As such, the reputation of Kimber 8TC having a somewhat gritty and/or muddled treble, etc. as compared to the smaller aggregate gauge Kimber 4TC may perhaps (in great part) be true due to the older blue/black version Kimber 8TC presenting a more affected sonic signature caused by the larger aggregate gauge 8TC cable presenting greater dielectric involvement. That issue may have been subdued by the new clear/white build versions pigment-free design. I suggest this question be submitted directly to Ray Kimber for proper insight into the matter. My hunch is to accept the mistake as an unexpected blessing since I personally favor same make/model speaker cable use for both the high posts and low posts when bi-wiring (and would assume the same to be true for a bi-amp connection, as well).
just my 2 cent opines...
- RE: Blue/black vs. clear/white Teflon dielectric versions... - StylinLP 13:05:35 07/02/09
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- In Reply to: RE: Blue/black vs. clear/white Teflon dielectric versions... posted by Duster on July 02, 2009 at 12:59:13
Thanks for the reply. I think I will just stick to these cables rather than try to sell and buy a replacement 4TC cable. CAnt wait to try these out. THanks
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- RE: Blue/black vs. clear/white Teflon dielectric versions... - bacobits 12:34:15 07/03/09
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- In Reply to: RE: Blue/black vs. clear/white Teflon dielectric versions... posted by StylinLP on July 02, 2009 at 13:05:35
Wise decision, and give them some time too settle in.
- RE: Blue/black vs. clear/white Teflon dielectric versions... - bacobits 12:34:15 07/03/09
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- RE: Blue/black vs. clear/white Teflon dielectric versions... - StylinLP 13:05:35 07/02/09
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- Blue/black vs. clear/white Teflon dielectric versions... - Duster 12:59:13 07/02/09
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- 8TC not as suitable as 4TC for tweeters. - StylinLP 11:53:19 07/02/09
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