[qib]

Hey all, im trying to figure out what interconnect i need for my PA2V2 amp, and im wondering what mini interconnect i need to drive my Koss KSC75 or iGrado. I dont understand the meaning of gauges when it comes to audio quality. Anyone care to explain? Appreciate any replies. Thanks.

 

[qib]

gauges as in the differences between 24 or 28??? anyone?

 

[nick_charles]

It just refers to the thickness of the conductor. A thicker wire will have less resistance so there should be less signal loss , over a 3 ft interconnect this may very well be un-noticeable unless the difference is huge. The bigger the number the thinner the wire so 28 gauge is quite thin and speaker cable is generally around 16 - 10 or less. Confusingly US and UK gauges are not the same.

Imperial Standard Wire Gauge to American Wire Gauge Comparison Table
ga *** diameter (ins)
ga ** UK*** US
10 0.1280 0.1019
11 0.1160 0.0907
12 0.1040 0.0808
13 0.0920 0.0720
14 0.0800 0.0641
15 0.0720 0.0571
16 0.0640 0.0508


24 0.0220 0.0201
25 0.0200 0.0179
26 0.0180 0.0159
27 0.0164 0.0142
28 0.0148 0.0126



One of my mini-mini interconnects at work is two lengths of Monster speaker cable with mini jacks at each end. Is it better than my bog-end thinny , not really as far as I can tell.

 

[tjumper78]

i usually use 24 gauge wires. i've used 26 gauge in the past but 24 gauge wires feel a lot more sturdy and probably gives less signal loss.
i recently made a mini-to-mini cable using 24 gauge wires to use with ipod in my car. it's been heavily abused(pulled, twisted, etc) for several weeks but no signs of any defects so far.
and i have not noticed any sq difference in between 24 gauge and 26 gauge or 28 gauge, whether i use them with my home setup or car stereo.