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why would that be the case?

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In Reply to: RE: Thanks, Mike ... posted by andyr on June 17, 2021 at 00:08:09

> that better sound is obtained when the signal is carried throughout the whole thickness of the metal ("skin effect").

What's wrong with electromagnetic fields outside the metal? Cann't you say "hey it will be unimpeded by high density electron Fermi surface?"

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RE: But you *didn't* ask ... - andyr 19:26:12 06/17/21 (6)
" Why would solid-core spkr wires sound better than stranded? "

I'm wondering why.

Andy
- RE: But you *didn't* ask ... - BE 18:12:29 06/18/21 (5)
  Diode Effect is the cause of what you hear from stranded wire. Basically, the signal jumps from strand to strand and because of skin effect, causes all sorts of timing problems. The best way to do this is with multiple 28 gage magnet wire or use whatever your favorite Teflon wire is.
  
  Figure the gage you need and twist the wire (I use a drill) and do the same for the return leg. The wire has low inductance and high capacitance, so be aware. I use it with my Quads and love it.
  
  Bill
  - So, IS skin effect objectively significant at audio frequencies? nt. - MWE 09:32:04 06/19/21 (0)
    Nt.
    
    Mark in NC
    "The thought that life could be better is woven indelibly into our hearts and our brains" -Paul Simon
  - RE: "Diode Effect is the cause of what you hear from stranded wire" ... - andyr 18:36:48 06/18/21 (3)
    I am well aware of that, BE (perhaps you didn't read my earlier posts?) - and all my spkr cables use multiple strands of thin wire.
    
    But there are those (for instance the guy who I was responding to, in the post you answered!) who appear to think that the diode effect is nonsense.
    
    In the same way, there are those (measurement-oriented EEs, for instance) who refuse to believe that skin effect can be heard at audio frequencies.
    
    Andy
    - RE: "Diode Effect is the cause of what you hear from stranded wire" ... - Davey 07:41:03 06/19/21 (1)
      Skin effect is a well understood phenomenon Andy.
      Insulting EE's doesn't buoy your position. It just makes you look ignorant.
      
      Dave.
      
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_effect (Open in New Window)
      - RE: Fair enough, Dave. nt - andyr 16:56:04 06/19/21 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: "Diode Effect is the cause of what you hear from stranded wire" ... posted by Davey on June 19, 2021 at 07:41:03
        
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    - RE: "Diode Effect is the cause of what you hear from stranded wire" ... - BE 18:47:54 06/18/21 (0)
      I guess I should have read the entire post more carefully. You said it better than I did.
      
      Bill

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