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post #16 of 18
12/30/09 at 2:36pm
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Originally Posted by jageur272 View Post
Alrighty, good thing I didn't buy any of that Cardas wire.
I wasn't suggesting that no one should use the Cardas wire. I was simply pointing out that it's a Type 1 litz, rather than Type 2. Whether or not skin effect is anything one should worry about, there are some who do. And for them, it would be useful to know that not all litz is created equal.

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I'm currently using some 100/45 wire.
100/45 works. Though you won't know all that you're missing until you step up to 165/46.

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At first, it baffled me as to why someone with your know how (which I greatly admire and have learned a lot from btw; thanks!) constantly would argue that shielding is pointless, but then I realized that you were referring to this hobby and as far as audiophile hi-fi is concerned, it is extremely hyped (99.98% coverage!).
Please don't put words in my mouth.

I didn't say shielding was pointless. I said it was overrated. And by that all I mean is that there are many instances, particularly in home audio, where it provides no particular benefit and can be done without.

That's not the same as saying it's utterly pointless.

Just overrated.

se
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post #17 of 18
12/30/09 at 5:21pm
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Originally Posted by Koyaan I. Sqatsi View Post
Please don't put words in my mouth.

I didn't say shielding was pointless. I said it was overrated. And by that all I mean is that there are many instances, particularly in home audio, where it provides no particular benefit and can be done without.

That's not the same as saying it's utterly pointless.

Just overrated.

se
Haha, my apologies. I even thought about it being misunderstood when I was typing it, but unfortunately I have a strong aversion to repeating exactly what others say (I meant overrated, OCD defeated my rational). I wholly agree with that point.
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post #18 of 18
12/30/09 at 5:53pm
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Originally Posted by jageur272 View Post
Haha, my apologies. I even thought about it being misunderstood when I was typing it, but unfortunately I have a strong aversion to repeating exactly what others say (I meant overrated, OCD defeated my rational). I wholly agree with that point.
No harm, no foul.

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