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In Reply to: Re: 12 gauge solid vs stranded posted by JIMMY on January 3, 2004 at 10:44:40:
Skin effect is also a possibility. But it would only affect the upper mids and highs, say from 5 kHz on up. So, can you describe the difference you heard? That would help to pin down what's going on.There's no magic. If you heard a noticeable and repatable difference you're looking at a frequncy response difference of 0.5 dB or better, so the effect should be quantifiable. You mentioned imaging effects, and often that's the result of better left-right symmetry. If you had equal length cables, that implies to me that the stranded might have had a poor connection in one channel. Have you tried going back to the stranded again, to see if the effect is repeatable. I also find it important to get others, who don't know what you're doing, to listen and see if they hear a difference.
I used to use my oldest daughter when she was living at home, as she had great ears. Often, I'd be sure I was on to something, so I'd get her to listen without telling her what the change was. Many times she'd tell me she didn't hear any difference. And then, suddenly, I could no longer hear a difference. I can attest that the Placebo Effect works. I'm an engineer and a long time lab person. I consider myself a trained observer of things technical. But in audio, I have to double and triple check everything. It's best if I can follow up a perceived difference with a measurement that confirms there was a difference.
Jerry
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- Re: 12 gauge solid vs stranded - Bold Eagle 13:25:16 01/03/04 (1)
- Re: 12 gauge solid vs stranded - JIMMY 13:53:48 01/03/04 (0)
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