[sokolov91]

Hello,

I'm not really big with cables, but I noticed these on ebay, they were cheap and offered something different. Yes they are made in China, *GASP* but they are an interesting concept. My understanding of electronics is admittedly very limited, especially compared to people in this forum, but I know oil does not conduct electricity

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Anyone think this is a good idea/ worth a try?

OLIVE - OIL Pure Silver Audio Cable RCA (1M x 2) - eBay (item 270513329987 end time Jan-13-10 11:07:26 PST)

Thanks

 

[Steve Eddy]

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Originally Posted by sokolov91 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Anyone think this is a good idea/ worth a try?

No.

se

 

[kostalex]

Pure man version of snake oil cables

On the serious side, I suppose oil intended to protect wires from oxidizing. And it looks/feel cool and geeky.

 

[LingLing1337]

Strange, this isn't the first time I've seen RCA interconnects like this. Another interesting concept is the ribbon RCA cable.

 

[Steve Eddy]

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Originally Posted by kostalex /img/forum/go_quote.gif On the serious side, I suppose oil intended to protect wires from oxidizing.

Then you wouldn't want to use something that turns rancid like olive oil.

se

 

[bdr529]

sounds like a mess waiting to happen, but they look pretty. maybe add some glitter, it would be like snow globe in there.

 

[El_Doug]

sounds like itll stink!

even though this reeks (pun intended) of bullsh!t, why couldnt they use mineral oil, which wouldnt go sour?

 

[clarinetman]

Definitely, definitely not. I mean, I thought the concept of expensive cables was far fetched to begin with, but this is just a new level of insanity. It doesn't even say what purpose the oil serves!

 

[qusp]

actually oil has been used with some dielectrics (mainly natural fibers like cotton or silk) for quite some time and not just snake oil type. I havent looked at that one, but one of my favorite wires is a silver foil in silk and yes mineral oil. the idea being that the oil draws moisture away from the natural fibres which would normally absorb it, meaning the surrounding dielectric is closer to the ideal ie: air. the main disadvantage I have found with this type of conductor is that its really willful, doesnt like to bend in any direction that isnt across the wide part. its fine for internal wiring in amps etc, but for any cable that has to move around or even at home in limited space its a bit of a PITA.

do you think its extra virgin olive oil?

certainly is a strange choice of oil; cables that go rancid doesnt really appeal, I wonder what the used by date is? by the time it becomes burnt in it will have gone off

 

[aamefford]

Sounds like snake oil to me. Step right up...

 

[Seamaster]

A lot of wonderful sounding caps indeed in oil. But why Olive oil? Maybe the maker loves to eat salads, have a lot round house.

 

[scootermafia]

The official cable of Rachel Ray! Put some EVOO on that!

As a side note, oiled cotton is a fine dielectric.

Suspended in olive oil? I suppose static electricity would have a hard time building up. At $40 they are a steal, I could punch a hole in them if I got hungry and dribble a bit onto some delicious crostini.

 

[Uncle Erik]

I'd hate to see those catch fire. Interconnects don't conduct much power, but if you laid one of these across a hot amp....

 

[ford2]

Maybe they used olive oil to cook the chips.

 

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